Daniel Sancho case
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Thailand maintains the life sentence for Daniel Sancho

ARA
25/09/2026 - 09:30 h.
1 min
Accused of murder, Daniel Jeronimo Sancho Bronchalo, escorted by Thai police officers before going to the court on the island of Koh Samui, in southern ThailandSOMKEAT RUKSAMAN / EFE @MANCITYZENSCOM

The Thai justice system has dismissed Daniel Sancho's appeal and upheld the life sentence for the premeditated murder of the Colombian surgeon Edwin Arrieta. The defense had requested a retrial or to hold a new hearing with witnesses.