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Son of Spanish TV Star Sentenced to Life in Thai Prison for Murder. Daniel Sancho, son of well-known Spanish actor Rodolfo Sancho, has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a Thai court for the murder of Colombian plastic surgeon Edwin Arrieta whom he killed and dismembered in a hotel on Koh Phangan last year, CNN news reports. The court determined that Sancho committed premeditated murder, concealing Arrieta’s body and disposing of his passport, which has not been found. Sancho had initially faced the death penalty, but his cooperation during the trial led to a reduced sentence. Sancho admitted to killing Arrieta but claimed it was an act of self-defense fueled by "extreme anger.” Despite his claims, the court found sufficient evidence of premeditation, including Sancho’s purchase of items like knives and plastic bags before the murder. Before the murder, Sancho booked a separate hotel room and made preparations, which the court used to support the premeditation charge. Sancho’s parents, actors Silvia Bronchalo and Rodolfo Sancho, were present during the trial, but Arrieta's family was not in attendance. Sancho’s legal team has announced plans to appeal the life sentence. Under Thai law, Sancho has the right to appeal to a higher court. The trial revealed that Sancho, a YouTube chef, had a fight with Arrieta, leading to the murder. He dismembered the body and discarded the remains across the island. After his arrest in August 2023, Sancho, who wore a face mask during court proceedings, appeared to accept his fate and did not object to the sentencing. Sancho was convicted on all three charges: premeditated murder, concealment of a body, and tampering with documents, reflecting the severity of the crime. The case has attracted significant media attention due to Sancho’s connection to his famous father, Rodolfo Sancho, and the gruesome nature of the crime.
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