Daniel Sancho Bronchalo is accused of killing and dismembering a surgeon in 2023. He pleaded not guilty at a hearing in November and faces the death penalty.
The 30-year-old cook is the son of famous Spanish actor Rodolfo Sancho. The motive for this murder is not clearly established. The trial is expected to last until mid-May, with many witnesses expected to appear. The press was not allowed access to the tiny courtroom in Koh Samui.