Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementWorldThe Australian man accused of murdering a Thai teenager had a history with law enforcement when he lived in Perth.Updated June 29, 2026 — 6:24pm,first published 6:19pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon1:30Angus Taylor says fires were just allowed to burnVideo icon2:10Man charged with alleged DV murder of Gold Coast mumVideo icon2:18Federal government falling behind on housing build targetsVideo icon2:03CCTV footage of terrifying home invasion releasedAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe