Australian man Simon Peter Carman is accused of murdering a Thai teenager and stuffing her body into a suitcase, according to multiple Australian outlets. Reporting from people who knew him in Thailand describes Carman as living quietly and behaving like a typical expat at a Jomtien condominium complex, including swimming, ordering food, and eating out. Neighbours say the news of his charge came as a shock to residents familiar with his routine and demeanor.
Separate coverage focuses on his reported behaviour after being detained. Prison officers at Pattaya remand prison describe Carman as showing almost no emotion while in custody, characterising him as “emotionless.” The accounts do not provide further detail on any statements he made, but they reflect differing observations from outside observers before and after his detention.
Across the sources, the consistent points are the charge involving the death of a Thai teenager, the alleged method of hiding the body in a suitcase, and a portrayal of Carman as low-key in day-to-day life prior to detention, contrasted with reported lack of visible emotion while detained.
