The case of Daniel Sancho is more present than ever with the start of the trial that will decide his future. Rodolfo Sancho’s son faces a possible sentence of life imprisonment or capital punishment after being accused of murdering and dismembering Colombian surgeon Edwin Arrieta in Thailand.
A few days in which numerous witnesses are passing before the court to endorse the statements they made during the investigation. Although so far only three sessions have taken place, since it has been postponed until next Wednesday for the Buddhist New Year holiday.
Thailand is a country with a culture deeply rooted in tradition. And one of the most important festivities in the place is that new year, in which Songkran is celebrated. An act that takes place to move the local calendar to a new period and is experienced as a family. Therefore, it is not surprising that the prison in which Daniel Sancho is located has had special hours during this day.
“It is a very important holiday for Thais. A very family-friendly holiday. That’s why in prison they wanted the prisoners to feel accompanied and feel the affection of their relatives and ask to celebrate it,” said the Let’s See reporter displaced to the place. . “The relatives have been with them for three hours,” she added.
For this reason, it was expected to see Daniel’s parents cross the prison doors to meet their son. Something that could not happen. “Rodolfo Sancho had asked to go to jail today, but he did not do it on time. He did it late and that is why they rejected it,” the journalist said.
On the other hand, his mother, Silvia Bronchalo, has not been able to attend either, presumably for the same reason. Because of this, the accused has had to spend this day without the affection of his parents. Although he has the support of his friends within the facility, among them a Catalan named Carlos Alcañiz.
But although you are not spending this day with your family, you can enjoy the various events that are taking place. “Inside the prison you will be able to celebrate the Buddhist New Year because different events are being held. Just a few minutes ago we were listening to the music,” said the reporter. Likewise, several prisoners have been able to spend a “fairly relaxed atmosphere” in the outside patio.
Now, we just have to wait for Wednesday to arrive so that the trial can resume and the next witnesses can come forward. If everything goes as planned, everything will come to an end next May 3rd.
