Slashed but Not Solved: Baffling Throat-Slitting Case of Ex-Security Guard Leaves Police Stumped
Na Jomtien Police Investigate Throat Slitting Case of Young Ex-Security Guard
Na Jomtien Police Investigate Throat Slitting Case of Young Ex-Security Guard
A young security guard’s body was discovered with his throat slit in a room at the Eua-Athorn Village Housing Project in Na Jomtien, Chonburi Province. The police are currently investigating the case, and after questioning three people, including the deceased’s father, friend, and a witness, they believe it may not be a murder but a self-inflicted death.
Investigation and Evidence Collection
Colonel Wattanachai Saengrit, Superintendent of Na Jomtien Police Station, revealed that the police are collecting evidence, including fingerprints and DNA, from the crime scene. The CCTV cameras near the room where the incident occurred were also examined, showing that only two people lived in the room, the father and the deceased.

Timeline of Events
According to the CCTV footage, the deceased, Mr. Anucha Kongkruea, returned to his room at 1:04 pm on September 20. Four minutes later, his father, Mr. Wichai Kongkruea, left the room and never returned. The deceased was alone in the room until his body was discovered.
Initial Findings and Hypothesis
The police found no signs of fighting or looting, and the cutting weapon used in the crime was found in a pool of the deceased’s blood. The forensic division collected fingerprints and DNA for examination, as well as marijuana use equipment. The police believe that the case may not be a murder but a self-inflicted death, but they are waiting for the results of the forensic autopsy.

Witness Accounts
Many witnesses confirmed that the deceased had consumed marijuana and kratom regularly, which may have caused symptoms of paranoia and erratic behavior. A security guard at the Na Jomtien housing project, Mr. Somwang Nuanmusik, told reporters that the deceased was a quiet person who did not associate with anyone and had previously run away from them due to fear of being caught drinking kratom juice.
