January 9th 2025.
On January 3rd, tragedy struck the Kelly family as they received news that their beloved son and brother, Regan Kelly, had been found dead in the ocean off the coast of Phuket, Thailand. The 28-year-old's body was discovered completely unclothed, leaving his family with many unanswered questions.
In the days following the devastating discovery, Regan's sister, Laurie, and their father made the difficult journey to Thailand in search of answers. They learned that Regan had gone missing in the early hours of January 3rd after being seen on CCTV at a bar in the Mad Monkey Hostel. According to his family, footage showed him engaged in a conversation that grew increasingly heated before he abruptly got up and left the bar.
CCTV from a nearby hotel captured Regan being followed by an unknown man as he made his way towards the beach. Regan, wearing only shorts, a Mad Monkey t-shirt, a black baseball cap, and a cross-body bag, seemed to be in distress as he ran towards the water. The man following him was described by the family as a tourist with a muscular build.
The following morning, a watersports instructor discovered Regan's naked body and he was later identified by his family. However, the circumstances surrounding his death were still unclear. Laurie and her father were determined to find out what had happened to their beloved Regan, whom they described as "the most beautiful person."
As they delved deeper into the investigation, Laurie revealed to MailOnline that the CCTV footage showed Regan in a visibly upset state during his conversation with the unknown man. She also expressed her doubts about the Thai authorities' initial ruling of drowning as the cause of death. The family launched a fundraiser to bring Regan's body back to the UK and to seek the opinion of a British coroner.
Laurie also made an emotional appeal to the man who was seen following Regan on the CCTV footage, hoping that he could provide more information about what happened that fateful night. She emphasized that her brother was not a reckless party boy, but rather someone who had come to Thailand to explore and enjoy the sights.
In response to the family's doubts, Police Lieutenant Colonel Visanu Choomee stated that the autopsy had been conducted thoroughly and showed no signs of physical assault. He also mentioned that Regan had been intoxicated and ran into the sea alone at around 4:30 am, as captured on CCTV footage. The police did not investigate the unknown man who was seen with Regan because they were unable to identify him, and the hostel where the incident occurred claimed not to recognize him.
Additionally, the police were unable to conduct a blood alcohol test at the time of the discovery because they had not yet contacted Regan's family. However, initial tests of his urine did reveal the presence of cocaine and marijuana. The police concluded that Regan's death was caused by drowning and that there was no evidence of foul play.
Despite the police's findings, Laurie and her family continue to search for answers and are determined to bring Regan home to the UK. They believe that there is more to the story and that their beloved Regan deserves justice and closure. Their journey to uncover the truth about what happened to Regan continues, and they are hopeful that they will one day find the answers they are looking for.
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