By John Smith • Published: 08 Jun 2017 • 17:33
OFFICERS of the Guardia Civil in Ibiza have detained a 46-year-old Briton wanted by Thai Police for the murder of a young girl in 2014.
The body of Laxami Manochat was discovered in Thailand dismembered and in a suitcase floating in a river.
The Thai authorities issued an international arrest warrant for Shane Looker who was identified on CCTV as leaving a bar in Thailand with the girl prior to her body being discovered.
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Married to Ophelia in Gibraltar in 1978, John has spent much of his life travelling on security print and minting business and visited every continent except Antarctica. Having retired several years ago, the couple moved to their house in Estepona and John became a regular news writer for the EWN Media Group taking particular interest in Finance, Gibraltar and Costa del Sol Social Scene. Currently he is acting as Editorial Consultant for the paper helping to shape its future development. Share your story with us by emailing newsdesk@euroweeklynews.com, by calling +34 951 38 61 61 or by messaging our Facebook page www.facebook.com/EuroWeeklyNews
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