THE THAI tattler
Weekly Newspaper
One story dominated the news in Thailand this week, the death of Expat Billionaire Albert J. Franklin. Here’s the news as it unfolded this week.
Albert J. Franklin
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Monday:
BILLIONAIRE ALBERT J. FRANKLIN DEAD!
Famous Local Man Found Dead On Private Beach
Reported by Sharon le Roux
Albert J. Franklin, the local expat billionaire, was found dead on his private beach in Thailand, this morning. Police Detective Sarah Appleby said, “Franklin was found at the bottom of a cliff at 10:52am. We believe he’d been dead only a short time before his death was reported by his friend Stacey Bwah-Bwah. At the moment, we have no information until we interview the people who knew him. For now, we don’t know whether he jumped, fell or was murdered. Our Crime Scene Investigators are at the scene and Franklin’s body is with our forensics department, so we should have more information over the next couple of days. For now, we cannot rule out foul play.”
Tuesday:
FRANKLIN FELL!
Long-Standing Business Partner Suspects Franklin Fell
Reported by Leila Anderson
Earlier today, I interviewed Mike McArthy Jr. and he said, “Franklin might have fallen. He told me the day before that he would visit his beach house. I was at the market when he died, so I couldn’t have had anything to do with it. I also think that Franklin’s daughter could have killed him for the money. His friend was in the will so it might have been either of them! I’m very sad because he was loved dearly by lots of people. He was like a brother to me.”
Wednesday:
FRANKLIN MURDERED!
Friend Believes Franklin Was Murdered
Reported by Isabella Anderson
This morning, I interviewed Stacey Bwah-Bwah, the friend and the finder of Franklin’s body. Stacey said, “I was walking my dog on the beach when I saw two people on the cliff top. My Lord, the person hit the ground instantly with blood! My dog ran over, it was Albert! That’s when I called the police. This was my best friend, oh dear!”It’s murder from Stacey’s side of the story. People aren’t sure how he died. Watch out.
Thursday:
FATHER MURDERED!
Daughter Believes Franklin Was Murdered
Reported by Sophia Bracken
Today, I interviewed Patricia Franklin and she said, “I do not think my dad committed suicide. Though he was under pressure from his business partner, Mike McArthy, he was happy. I am not sure if he fell or not because he actually said he was going on a hike along the cliff top. I do not think Stacey killed him, she was like a second mum to me. She wouldn’t want anything to happen like this. I think it was Mike because he is rude and that is fair. I loved him (sniff) so much. I hate not to be able to talk to him and look at his kind face.”
fRIDAY:
MEDIUM REVEALS ALL!
Medium Tells What Really Happened to Franklin
Reported by Harriet Fox
Last night, I interviewed Penelope, the famous medium, who revealed all. She connected with Albert in a sitting. This is what he told her: “I was upset that day. I went to the cliff and I thought about jumping off into the rocky sea below. Then, I changed my mind. I turned around and found my business partner standing behind me. We started talking about our business problems. We were just sorting them out when the cliff crumbled beneath my feet and I fell!”I interviewed Mike McArthy this morning. With all the accusations of murder flying around, we can imagine why he said he wasn’t there!