- by foxnews
- 16 Jul 2026
Friends of the American content creator confirmed his death on July 8 in social media posts.
The 32-year-old allegedly argued with a security guard at the rental property, the Bangkok Post reported.
Witnesses told Khaosod English that Murphy swam for several minutes before he seemed to lose strength, adding that they did not try to enter the water because the lake was more than 10 meters (or almost 33 feet) deep.
Fox News Digital reached out to the Samut Prakan Provincial Police Headquarters and Tourist Police Bureau for comment.
Police told Thai media that an initial examination found no visible signs of assault, and his body was sent to Ramathibodi Chakri Naruebodindra Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
Full autopsy and toxicology findings are pending, Khaosod English noted.
The homeowner told Khaosod English the property is valued at about 22 million baht (roughly $600,000) and was being rented for 35,000 baht a month (or just over $1,000).
Police found that parts of the home had been splashed with black and yellow paint, including furniture, decorations and appliances, Khaosod English said.
Bee told police the damage appeared to have happened overnight while she was asleep in another room, the Bangkok Post reported.
His social media pages appear to have last been updated July 3, when he posted a video of himself kicking around a soccer ball inside a luxury home. Murphy's last YouTube post was six days before his death, according to reports.
The investigation is said to be ongoing.
Kelly McGreal of Fox News Digital contributed reporting.
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