Connor Murphy Drowns In Thailand Lake After Erratic Behavior, Police Say

Fitness influencer and self-described “looksmaxxing” creator Connor Murphy died at 32 after drowning in a lake in Thailand on July 7, according to The Washington Times and other outlets it cites.

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The Washington Times said Murphy was renting a home in the Bang Phli District of Samut Prakan Province and began behaving erratically in the hours before his death, then fled into a nearby lake after police were called.

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Divers with the Poh Teck Tung Foundation recovered his body roughly 20 meters from shore after about 30 minutes, and an initial examination found no signs of assault.

The Washington Times reported that full autopsy and toxicology results remain pending, while investigators also reported finding two unused syringes and unidentified white pills in Murphy’s vehicle.

The Washington Times added that Murphy’s rented home—valued at roughly $600,000—had been vandalized with paint splashed across furniture and appliances, and that his girlfriend, identified only as Bee, told police she had never seen him use drugs.

After Murphy’s death, Andrew Tate posted on X to warn others, writing: "Don't believe in Ayahuasca. Don't believe in Peru. RIP Connor Murphy."

The Washington Times said Tate reacted to reports linking Murphy’s final months to ayahuasca use in Peru by saying he had spoken with Murphy and that it was clear he had been struggling with mental health issues.

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The Times of India reported that Tate claimed Murphy “lost his sanity” after travelling to Peru and taking the psychedelic brew, while also urging people not to “believe in Ayahuasca.”

Both outlets tied Tate’s remarks to the ongoing uncertainty around the cause of death, with The Times of India stating that autopsy and toxicology examinations are still pending and no official report has linked Murphy’s death to Ayahuasca.

The Times of India also described how Tate appeared to confuse Peru and Mexico, referring to Peru as if it were part of Mexico, while Primetimer noted Tate’s warning and the controversy around his take.

While Tate’s comments circulated online, The Washington Times said Thai authorities have not addressed speculation publicly and that the investigation and toxicology testing remain ongoing.

“Tributes and speculation swept social media this week afterConnor Murphy, the bodybuilder and self-described “looksmaxxing” influencer known for his viral “Fake Shirt Trick” video, drowned in a lake in Thailand under circumstances authorities say remain unclear”

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The Washington Times reported that Murphy’s final YouTube upload, posted six days before his death and titled “RIP Elon Muscular,” carried the caption “Obituary Pending” and was labeled a satirical performance not depicting real events.

The Times of India said investigators are expected to rely on forensic findings before determining whether drugs, alcohol, or any other factors played a role in the events leading up to Murphy’s drowning.

Primetimer similarly emphasized that despite Tate’s claims about Murphy’s use of Ayahuasca, the late content creator’s autopsy and toxicology reports are still pending.

With official results still awaited, the sources describe a death that authorities say is “apparent drowning” while multiple questions—about the role of any substances and the meaning of Murphy’s final posts—remain unresolved.