The son of two Spanish film stars has reportedly been arrested in Thailand after allegedly murdering and dismembering a man whose body parts were found scattered on a tourist island known for its dance parties.
Daniel Sancho Bronchalo, the son of Rodolfo Sancho Aguirre and Silvia Bronchalo, was taken into custody on Monday after allegedly confessing to the gruesome crime on the island of Koh Phangan. Reuters reportedciting the local police.
Sancho, a 29-year-old chef with a YouTube channel, is said to have led police to various locations on the island to recover wrapped pieces belonging to 44-year-old Colombian surgeon Edwin Arrieta Arteaga, which were confirmed by DNA testing, the said police with.
Sancho initially reported Arrieta to the police as missing at the end of last week. reported the BBC, also citing local media. His missing person came shortly after garbage collectors reported finding human remains on the island, known for its monthly full moon party.
Surveillance footage taken on Wednesday apparently showed the couple riding a motorcycle together a day before the body parts were discovered. According to the local broadcaster, Sancho was also spotted buying a knife, plastic bags and cleaning fluid Thai PBS reported.
The Bangkok PostCiting local police, she reported that Sancho and Arrieta had been romantically involved for a year and that the murder stemmed from an argument between the two in a hotel room.
According to a police source, Sancho said he hit Arrieta, causing him to hit his head on a bathtub and lose consciousness. Sancho said he subsequently dismembered his body to get rid of it, the source said.
Surat Thani Province Police Commander Saranyu Chamnanrat said The Associated Press that the murder likely stemmed from a personal relationship between the two, although he declined to elaborate.
Colombia’s Foreign Ministry confirmed in a statement on Sunday that an investigation into Arrieta’s death was underway.
