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‘Ice Metal Casket’ jailed for aggravated rape

Police examine fragments of human bones collected from a pond in the back yard of the house of Apichai Ongwisit in Bang Khae area of Bangkok in January this year. (Photo: Pornprom Satrabhaya)

The Thonburi Criminal Court has sentenced alleged killer Apichai Ongwisit, alias “Ice Metal Casket”, to 11 years and four months in prison for rape involving use a firearm.

On the night of Dec 23, 2019 Apichai used a handgun to force a woman to go his house in Soi Phetkasem 47 in Bang Khae area, where he raped her.

Apichai initially denied the charges, but later reversed his statement and pleaded guilty.

The woman had demanded 508,000 baht in compensation. During the court trial, the two sides reached a settlement of 100,000 baht.

The court sentenced Apichai to 11 years and four months in jail for rape and illegal…

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