A court hearing resulted in the granting of a $1 million bond to the Michigan woman, who fled to Thailand following a hit-and-run accident that claimed the death of a student.
Tubtim “Sue” Howson struck Ben Kable, a student at Michigan State University, with her 2016 BMW 320i, on January 1, at 5:49 a.m. according to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office.
Howson boarded a plane to Bangkok, Thailand on January 3 after the incident. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Howson is an American citizen. He is originally from Thailand.
At Friday’s arraignment hearing, Judge Lisa Anderson set a $1,000,000 bond. She stated that Howson had traveled to another continent to solve the crime. FOX2. Howson is charged with failing to stop at the crime scene resulting in serious impairment, death and a federal charge of fleeing the country.
MICHIGAN MICHIGAN WOMAN, WHO FLEW TO THAILAND DUE TO A COLLEGE STUDENT’S HIT-AND–RUN DEATH.
Tubtim “Sue” Howson killed Ben Kable, a student at Michigan State University, with her 2016 BMW 320i, on January 1, according to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office.
Asadorian stated, “You purchased a one-way ticket to travel eight thousand miles to another continent.” “Your bond in this instance will be $1,000,000 cash, surety and no ten percent.”
Andrea Ajlouni, Assistant Prosecutor, initially requested that bond be set at $5 million cash or denied. She also stated that Howson is a significant flight risk.
Ajlouni stated that there was a tragic accident and that the defendant was already well-known for fleeing the scene. This is why the charge was brought. “Your honor. This offense occurred on January 1. The defendant fled the country on January 3. She did not flee Oakland County. In fact, she was not even allowed to leave Michigan.
Jalal Dallo was Howson’s lawyer. He argued that she is not a flight risk. She flew to Thailand to visit her husband, who was working overseas, and she was safe.
“She left to be with her family. She was in panic and didn’t know how to proceed. Dallo stated that she’s never been in such a dire situation before. She wasn’t running to hide or escape. She needed help. She went. Her husband was also there.”
MICHIGAN WOMAN CHARGED IN A COLLEGE STUDENTS HIT-AND RUN DEATH RETURNS TO US, AFTER FLEEING TO THE THAILAND
Tubtim “Sue” Howson (L), and Ben Kable (R), (Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Kable family)
In February, her husband returned to the U.S. along with Howson. Dallo stated during the hearing how Howson had gone to Thailand to get help and asked Asadorian for a personal bond to release her.
Dallo stated that they believed she would make it on her terms and she did.
Asadorian didn’t buy it and pointed out that the law enforcement agencies of two countries had to work together to bring Howson home to the U.S.
Asadorian stated, “There has been a delay during these legal proceedings. That delay was caused you. There will be no further delay.”
Ben Kable was a student at Michigan State University. He was killed when Tubtim Howson’s car struck him in Oakland County.
If Howson posts a bond, she will be placed under House arrest and must wear a GPS monitor.
Michael Kable, Ben’s father, stated that he is happy to see justice arrive.
MICHIGAN WOMAN CHARGED IN A COLLEGE STUDENT’S DEATH TO RETURN to US AFTER FLYING TO THAILAND
It’s extremely difficult to lose a child. Kable stated that it is the most difficult thing anyone can experience, and it is an emotional rollercoaster. We will still have some hills.” “I am just glad that justice has finally been done.”
Ben Kable in a boat.
Others encouraged Howson to surrender, but she allegedly replied “no cops no cops”, according to an FBI official in a court record.
The FBI requested that police in Thailand track Howson starting Jan. 12 and finding her Jan. 14 suggested that she surrender and return to the United States.
According to a spokesperson for the FBI, Howson arrived at San Francisco in February 24th and was taken into federal custody.
According to the Bangkok Post, Howson stated that she believed she would be robbed by police in Thailand during a press conference.
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At a press conference in Bangkok, Thailand on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, Tubtim “Sue”, 57, and Deputy National Police Chief Surachet Hakpal talk to journalists. Just before dawn on January 1, Howson allegedly attacked Benjamin Kable, a 22-year-old student at Michigan State University. According to U.S. authorities, she flew one-way to Thailand on Jan. 3.
“I thought that I was about being robbed. I was looking at the car by the roadside. It was dark and I struck something in front me. I initially thought I had hit a deer but then realized that I had hit a man,” Howson stated.
“I didn’t think I would run, but I was shocked. I tried to call police, but my hands were shaking. She continued, “I couldn’t do anything.”
