Son of Spanish Actor Rodolfo Sancho Sentenced to Life in Thai Prison for Murder

Daniel Sancho, the son of well-known Spanish actor Rodolfo Sancho, has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a Thai court for the murder and dismemberment of Colombian plastic surgeon Edwin Arrieta Arteaga. Sancho, a chef and YouTube content creator, committed the crime last year at a resort on the island of Koh Phangan.

Sancho admitted to killing Arrieta following a dispute in a hotel room, dismembering his body, and disposing of the remains in plastic bags around the island. Despite facing the possibility of the death penalty, the court reduced his sentence to life in prison, recognizing his cooperation during the trial.

Sancho’s legal team plans to appeal the sentence, while the court found him guilty of premeditated murder, concealment of a body, and destruction of documents. Evidence presented in court showed that Sancho had made preparations for the crime, buying items such as knives, gloves, and plastic bags before the murder.