Today, the trial against 50 year old Norwegian Stein Dokset begins in Thailand. He is accused of murdering his ex-wife Rungnapa “June” Ratchasombut who was found in the man’s dumpster last year at his villa on Phuket, Thailand. She had been missing since the summer of 2009 and the Norwegian was arrested for having killed her and concealing the body, Dagbladet writes.
According to Stein Dokset, an accident caused her death. In an interrogation he explained the authorities that the two had an argument, during which she fell down some stairs and died. When he discovered that she was dead he panicked and concealed the body. He had managed to hide the body for over two years until the maid noticed strange smells around the house and the police raided the villa.
Charges against Dokset are first degree homicide possession of illegal arms. Doksen plead innocent to all charges. If found guilty he risks the death penalty.
Rungnapa “June” Ratchasombut leaves behind three children.
