Police have confirmed they have yet to conclude their investigation into the death of 27-year-old Canadian Muay Thai fighter Matthew Richardson, whose body was found in his rented house in Patong last month.
Patong Police Chief Col Tassanai Orarigdech confirmed today that the Institute of Forensic Medicine on Saturday, July 29, issued a forensic report after examining Richardson’s body.
The forensic report states that Richardson died of a lack of oxygen in the brain due to neck abrasion.
Col. Tassanai also confirmed that the report noted no suspicious signs indicating foul play on Richardson’s body.
“However, we still don’t have the results for the blood and tissue tests. Those normally take months,” he added.
“The case is not yet closed. We must wait for the blood and tissue results,” said Col. Tassanai.
Col. Tassanai also noted that Richardson’s body is now in the possession of his relatives, who were free to transport his remains back to Canada for burial, if they so desired.
The forensic report followed a call by Col. Tassanai for a thorough investigation into the death of the well-respected Muay Thai fighter, as he was suspicious of ruling the death too quickly as a suicide.
Richardson’s body was found in his rented home in Patong on July 24. He was on the floor of the bathroom with a black travel bag strap around his neck.
Story: The Phuket News
