Chronology of Journalists Killed with 17 Stab Wounds, Previously Write News about Damaged Roads Page all

KOMPAS.com – Demas Laira (28), a journalist at Middle Mamuju, West Sulawesi, was found dead by the side of the road, Thursday (20/8/2020) in the morning.

The location of the discovery of the victim’s body is in Salubijau Hamlet, Tasokko Village, Karossa District.

Reporting from Tribun Timur, before the discovery of the victim was known to have participated in the big motorbike community activities.

While the victim uses a blue NMAX motorbike.

Also read: Journalist in Middle Mamuju Killed, Full of Wounds, Body Lay on the Roadside

Found 17 stab wounds

The death of the victim lying on the side of the road is strongly suspected as a result of murder.
However, until now the police are still carrying out investigations and the motive for the murder is not yet known.

From the results of the examination, the victim’s condition was found to be quite pathetic.

This was because 17 stab wounds were found all over his body, such as on his chest, back, stomach and arms.

“Initially they thought it was an accident victim. After being examined it turned out that there were many stabs on the victim’s body,” explained the Head of Criminal Investigation Unit of the Police. Mamuju Middle Iptu Agung Setyo Negoro.

“Currently our team has gone down to search for evidence and witnesses. So it is still in the investigation stage,” he said.

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Write news on damaged roads and meet the Deputy Regent

From the information gathered, the victim was known to be a journalist who wrote in a number of online media. Among them are kabardaerah.com, Indometro.id, Gema Sulawesi, and others.

Before being found dead, full of stab wounds, the victim was known to have written news regarding damaged roads and irrigation construction in Kakullasan Village, Tommo District, Mamuju Regency.

In addition, the victim also met with the Deputy Regent of Mamuju and Member of the DPRD Sulbar Hatta Kainang.

This is evidenced by a number of photos in circulation.

Also read: Online Journalist in West Sulawesi Killed with 8 Stabs, PWI Urges Police to Investigate Thoroughly

This article has been published on tribun-timur.com with the title Before Killed, Demas Laira Covers Damaged Village Roads

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