A Thai court jailed a famous Spanish actor’s son for life for the grisly murder of a Colombian plastic surgeon on a tropical holiday island in a lurid case that has gripped Spain.
A Thai court jailed a famous for life on Thursday for the on a tropical holiday island in a case that has gripped Spain.
Daniel Sancho Bronchalo, a 30-year-old chef with a YouTube channel, was found guilty of the premeditated murder of Edwin Arrieta Arteaga on the tourist island of Koh Phangan last August.
The case has generated enormous interest in Spain because the defendant’s father, Rodolfo Sancho, is a well-known actor, and scores of Spanish reporters flew in for the trial.
Sancho’s mother, Silvia Bronchalo, has also been in acting and both parents were at the sentencing, The Associated Press reported, adding that both are 49.
Bussakorn Kaewleeled, a lawyer for the victim’s family, said the family members were happy with the outcome.
„The plaintiff is satisfied with the sentence because he will be put in prison for life and they receive some financial compensation“, Bussakorn told reporters outside the court on the island of Koh Samui.
„The verdict has been delivered, both sides have the right to appeal according to Thai law“, Bussakorn added.
