Bangkok Post
American fitness influencer drowns in Samut Prakan
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A 32-year-old American fitness influencer drowned on Tuesday evening after he jumped into a lake at a housing estate in Samut Prakan province, where police also found he had vandalised his rented luxury house.
Key facts
- A 32-year-old American fitness influencer drowned on Tuesday evening after he jumped into a lake at a housing estate in Samut Prakan province, where police also found he had vandalised his rented luxury house.
- The man reportedly became frenzied when he arrived in a vehicle in front of the estate in Bang Phli district, said Pol Col Veeraphong Roobsuay, deputy superintendent of investigation at the Bang Phli police station.
- A YouTuber with more than 2.3 million followers, he was known for over-the-top stunts.
- He reportedly tried to give the driver 1,000 baht, but the driver refused to accept the money after noticing his unusual behaviour.
Summary
The man reportedly became frenzied when he arrived in a vehicle in front of the estate in Bang Phli district, said Pol Col Veeraphong Roobsuay, deputy superintendent of investigation at the Bang Phli police station.
He was identified as Connor Michael Murphy, a Texas-born fitness influencer and bodybuilder. A YouTuber with more than 2.3 million followers, he was known for over-the-top stunts.