Spanish Actor’s Son Arrested in Thailand for Murder and Dismemberment of Colombian Traveling Companion
BANGKOK – Daniel Sancho Bronchalo, the son of Spanish actor Rodolfo Sancho Aguirre, has been detained in Thailand in connection with the death and dismemberment of a Colombian man on the tourist island of Koh Phangan, Thai police confirmed on Monday.
Sancho, 29, appeared before a court on Monday as police sought his continued detention for investigation, according to Police Major General Saranyu Chamnanrat.
The incident came to light after body parts were discovered at a landfill on Koh Phangan, a popular tourist destination known for its monthly “full moon” parties. Sancho is accused of dumping plastic bags containing the remains of Colombian surgeon Edwin Arrieta Arteaga, 44.
Sancho has been charged with premeditated murder and concealing and removing body parts to cover up the death or the cause of death of the victim, Saranyu said.
The son of well-known actor Rodolfo Sancho, who starred in the popular Spanish TV series “El Ministerio del Tiempo” (“The Ministry of Time”), and actress Silvia Bronchalo, Daniel Sancho works as a chef and was visiting Thailand on holiday, according to media reports.
In a statement released by the family on Sunday, they requested “maximum respect, both for Daniel Sancho himself and for the whole family, in these delicate moments of maximum confusion”.
Thai police have stated that Sancho has confessed to the crime, and DNA tests have confirmed that the remains found at the landfill belong to Arrieta. Authorities also claim to have additional evidence against Sancho.
CCTV footage obtained from local broadcaster ThaiPBS showed Sancho and Arrieta riding a motorcycle together in the days leading up to the discovery of the remains.
The investigation is ongoing as authorities continue to search for the rest of Arrieta’s remains, Thai police said.
(This story has been refiled to fix a typographical error in paragraph 5)
Reporting by Panarat Thepgumpanat and Panu Wongcha-um; Writing by Kay Johnson; Editing by Kanupriya Kapoor
How is the arrest and alleged crime committed by Sancho Bronchalo affecting the reputation of Bangkok as a popular tourist destination
N travel companion. The incident took place in the popular tourist destination of Bangkok.
Daniel Sancho Bronchalo was arrested after the gruesome discovery of a dismembered body was made by local authorities. The victim, a Colombian national who was traveling with Sancho Bronchalo, was found in several plastic bags that had been dumped in a remote location.
The Thai police launched an investigation into the murder and quickly identified Sancho Bronchalo as a suspect. He was apprehended and taken into custody for questioning. The authorities have not released any information regarding a possible motive for the crime.
Rodolfo Sancho Aguirre, a well-known Spanish actor, has yet to comment on the arrest of his son. The case has attracted media attention both in Spain and Colombia, with many expressing shock and disbelief at the heinous crime allegedly committed by the actor’s son.
Thai authorities are working closely with Colombian officials to gather more information about the victim and the circumstances surrounding the murder. The investigation is ongoing, and further updates are expected to be released in due course.
Sancho Bronchalo faces serious charges, including murder and the illegal disposal of a body. If found guilty, he could potentially face a lengthy prison sentence. His arrest serves as a reminder that no one is above the law, regardless of their background or affiliation.
The tragic incident has cast a dark shadow on the otherwise vibrant and bustling city of Bangkok. Tourists and locals alike are shocked by the brutal nature of the crime and hope for justice to be served swiftly.
That’s really shocking news, I hope justice is served for the victim.