Former Thai inmate jailed for rape arrested for repeated assault
Police arrested a 64 year old former Thai inmate for the rape of a 70 year old woman in the southern province of Trang on Monday, January 6.
The victim, 70 year old lady called Iad, filed a complaint with the Bang Khlong Teng Police Station following the assault, which occurred at 2pm on January 6 while she was on her way to the market. The rapist reportedly approached her and committed the crime on the palm plantation.
According to Iad, the suspect also threatened to kill her and her family if she screamed or disclosed the assault. She expressed concern for her own safety as well as that of her three siblings, who have disabilities.
Police investigated the case and identified a 64 year old man named Jade as the main suspect. The elderly victim also confirmed his identity from a photograph provided by officers. Further investigations revealed that Jade had recently been released from prison after serving a sentence for raping a bedridden patient.
Reports indicate that in the previous incident, Jade brutally assaulted the victim after the rape, believing she had died. His confession to a relative led to a report being filed with the police and his arrest.
Jade served a three year prison sentence and was released on December 30 last year, just seven days before committing this latest offence.
On Friday, January 10, police visited Jade’s home but found him absent. However, officers later apprehended him while he was walking through a market near his residence.
The red and black Honda Wave 110 motorcycle he used on the day of the incident was confiscated as evidence.
Jade denied the accusations, claiming he did not know Iad and had never met her. However, Iad insisted he was the perpetrator, citing a wound on Jade’s mouth that she caused while attempting to defend herself during the assault. Jade continued to insist on his innocence, saying the wound was from shaving.
With concrete evidence linking Jade to the crime, he was charged under Section 276 of the Criminal Law for sexual assault involving threats or violence.
The offence carries a penalty of imprisonment ranging from four to 20 years and a fine of 80,000 to 400,000 baht.
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