14-Year-Old Arrested In Beating Of Buddhist Monk In Spencer

A 14-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with the severe beating of a Buddhist monk during a robbery in Spencer.

Tuesday, October 1st 2013, 9:41 pm

By: News 9


A 14-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with the severe beating of a Buddhist monk during a robbery in Spencer.

Weera Chulsuwan, 66, was hit at least 15 times with a logging chain and a steel pipe at his farm in Spencer.

Chulsuwan was in and out of consciousness for more than 24 hours and had to crawl several feet to call 911.

9/5/2013 Related Story: Buddhist Monk Severely Beaten In Spencer, Teen Suspects Sought

On Tuesday, a 14-year-old suspect was arrested, but a second teen is still on the run.

Police have not released the suspect's identity.

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