Mental illness suspected after Thai man kills uncle before suicide

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Police suspect a mental illness as the motive behind a Thai man’s killing of his uncle at their home in the southern province of Krabi. The incident occurred yesterday after the uncle complained about loud goat noises.

The victim, identified as 65 year old Sunthorn Treekun, was murdered and the incident was reported to Lam Thap Police Station at 4pm on November 29. Officers and a rescue team promptly responded to the call, rushing to Sunthorn’s residence in Tung Krai Thong sub-district of Krabi province, where they discovered his body outside.

Sunthorn had sustained a severe wound to his neck, nearly decapitating him. Additional injuries were noted on the left side of his head and back. His lifeless body…