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Too much testosterone at Freedom, RIP Dashawn. Why is Nikita's mentioned when it had nothing to do with the incident? Posted by Why? on August 14, 2010 10:56 Editor Comment: Because it's close by and, for those who don't know Phuket well, a point of reference for where the Freedom Bar is located and the casual nature of Rawai. 
"Bars on Phuket are supposed to close at 2am but there is a tacit understanding in some parts of the island that holidaymakers and expat residents can drink on until much later." Posted by Whispering Jack on August 14, 2010 11:41 
Yes too much testosterone at the Freedom Bar. I too wonder why Nikita's is mentioned even though they are only 100 metres apart, they are in a different world Posted by Michael on August 14, 2010 11:42 Editor Comment: Phuket is full of different worlds, and different dreams. 
This is so so sad. Condolences to this young man's family! Do the police have a sketch of the killer? A description? How do they know he is English? Posted by VFaye on August 14, 2010 12:36 
Is there going to be an update on this with a drawing of the Englishman? Posted by Lee on August 14, 2010 13:51 Editor Comment: Only if a drawing is produced by someone. The FBI and Scotland Yard don't seem to be here yet. 
I agree, you name dropped Nikita's like an ad. It changed the subject significantly. Posted by JingJing on August 14, 2010 14:10 Editor Comment: This is not a debate about ad placements, JingJing. A young man is dead. Why not express just a little concern instead of mindless point-scoring? 
"Only if a drawing is produced by someone. The FBI and Scotland Yard don't seem to be here yet." Posted by LivinLOS on August 14, 2010 14:14 
Why do you have to mention Ronald Fanelli, what does he have to do with this story, you might as well mention every American or every murder since 1980 Posted by Phuket on August 14, 2010 14:18 Editor Comment: It's the second killing by an expat on Phuket in a short space of time, Phuket. First victim, a naked bar girl, and now, it appears, another expat. The relevance is the shocking spate of violent crimes committed by expats.
Kind of offshot there Alan, there was a drawing for the American that killed the Thai lady. I was just asking for a drawing, I have a kickboxing gym near my house and see those people regularly. Didn't think we needed Scotland Yard here for a drawing, if he was at the bar and people seen him, enough to know it was him that had the fight at the bar, not sure how it was determined that he went to the resort, but someone can come up with a drawing, or don't Police do that here for westerner on westerner killings? Maybe no one offering up enough money this time... Condolences to the family! Posted by Lee on August 14, 2010 14:25 Editor Comment: I am sure police will be working on a full description. Under Thai law, all people are equal before the law, whatever their background. You always seem determined to highlight the differences.
@LivinLOS, thanks. I didn't think an odd request for those that do not live in Rawai. If a manhunt is on, should the sketch or description be listed, that would make sense and make more people aware of the situation. Posted by Lee on August 14, 2010 15:12
@Editor, all I asked for is a drawing of the person. You made the FBI and Scotlard Yard comment. You keep thinking that equal under the law thing. Posted by Lee on August 14, 2010 15:23 Editor Comment: Let's let the police do their job. I am sure they will have a picture drawn if they can't find a photograph.
My name is Lee, and I have a tattoo on my left leg, I have red hair, Grey and red, :( cut kind of short, if you would like to send police over, not a problem. I can certainly verify who I am. Trying to help. PM for an address. Posted by Lee on August 14, 2010 17:01 
Lee is well known and from Manchester, England. Muay Thai tolerates too much violence and no discipline, unlike other martial arts. They will catch Lee, I'm sure of it. I don't hang at Freedom, but know its reputation. The place is not the problem. This guy has been running around making threats for some time. Now everyone can see he's serious and it took a life to make someone listen. I've let the proper people know his info, so let's see what happens next. Posted by Anonymous on August 14, 2010 18:31 
You got him in your own paper Posted by southbound on August 14, 2010 23:34 
can the police or phuketwan upload a picture of lee so everyone can see and see the offender. So we can catch him Posted by Anonymous on August 14, 2010 23:44 
Yup... There is a nice pic of him in this very paper from a previous 'hit n run' article.. Posted by Carlos on August 15, 2010 09:28 
I knew Dashawn and I want to say what a nice guy he was. Very polite and always a kind word. I know he'll be missed by a lot of people including his family. My thoughts are with you. I am so sorry for your loss. Posted by Graham on August 15, 2010 14:01 
That person in the photo PW is now running as the wanted man (in another article) was prev. captioned as, "American run over by truck." Posted by Confused on August 19, 2010 10:48 Editor Comment: Lee Aldhouse told the police back in April, when the hit-run incident took place, that he was American, hence the confusion. We will ask him why he preferred not to be English, one of these days. DaShawn Longfellow was allegedly killed by an English kickboxer, ''Mr Lee.'' 
What is the current status of this, could not PhuketWan post his pictures on a special page so people could look at them since I bet there is tons of people want to catch this person and if we can see his face everyday, I'll remember him if i pump into him and it will be harder for him to hide on the island (if he is still here) Posted by Anders on August 24, 2010 06:18 
A picture of Lee, together with details of his identifiable features (tattoos) would be useful. I'm not in Phuket right now, but in one of the neighboring countries where Lee might have fled to. The more eyes that are on the look out for this man, the better. - Simon Posted by Simon Luttrell on August 24, 2010 13:32 
another news source has stated from inside information that lee is no longer in thailand, but in Loas or malaysia, can phuketwan clarify on this. Posted by bob on August 24, 2010 17:05 Editor Comment: We don't know where he is. If that source can say with certainty that he is no longer in Thailand, then they probably should pass on the information they have to the police.
Hi Editor Posted by bob on August 25, 2010 09:50 Editor Comment: Yes, it's an article based on guesswork and supposition. |
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@In the toilet, police say other patrons in the bar told them, the American bragged about his strength, without knowing that the Englishman was also a muay Thai exponent.
The two engaged in a drunken fight and the American won. Police said that about 4.30am, the American left the bar and rode his motorcycle to the Ya Nui Resort, in a quiet part of the island.
I am wondering why a bar in Rawai is open at 04h30 early in the morning.
Posted by Whistle-Blower on August 14, 2010 10:39