In final hours, Bangkok model left trail of clues (Interactive Timeline)

Maybe it’s the sheer amount of messages, videos and other social media artifacts found online. Maybe it’s just the usual collision of youth, beauty and  human ugliness. Whatever the reason, this week’s death of Thitim “Bell” Noraphanpiphat has become the year’s most-gripping mystery.

Based on police reports, witness accounts, social media posts and unconfirmed leaked chat messages; this interactive timeline tracks Bell’s final hours Monday. Scroll through to read messages, view photos, explore maps and more.

For the full story, read our latest update. You can also explore a full-screen version of the timeline.

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