British backpacker accused of murder 'had been on martial arts course in China' Saunders, known as "Alfie," was arrested last week on suspicion of murdering Czech student Alexandra Drbohlavova, 22, at a remote eco-farm in the north of the country where both were volunteering and staying in tents. Saunders is in a cell at the maximum security La Reforma prison in the capital San Jose, where he has refused the opportunity to speak publicly about the allegations against him. Costa Rica allows suspects to do so if they choose, but a legal source said: "He decided he didn't want to say anything because he didn't want his family to know about the case." Saunders will appear in court on Monday where he will come face to face with Peter Donati, who apprehended him following the alleged attack. Mr Donati, a retired architect believed to be in his 60s, is the father of Nic Donati who opened the Finca La Libertad organic farm two years ago. It is located in a remote area of lush rainforest and accessible only by 4X4. The property includes a small wooden house and several tents, half a dozen areas for cultivating crops, a woodshed, and is situated next to a pristine river. Saunders is alleged to have followed Miss Drbohlavova to the river and watched her bathe before attacking her with a 15cm knife in her tent. Police said they found footprints on a mudbank next to the water. A neighbour living in the same remote area said: "It was raining very heavily that night and the rain is very loud, so it would have been hard for anyone to hear the noise of the attack."