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The Cases of Ben Harrington and Tony Lotus
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34:08
Published: Wed Apr 26 2023
Description

We explore the mysterious deaths of two foreigners on the island. In 2012, a motorbike accident raises new questions about police investigations on the island. Then, in 2013, a successful bar owner is found dead with the police claiming it was a heart attack, but the evidence to support this claim is thin. Join us as we uncover the dark secrets of Koh Tao and the possible connection between these two deaths.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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