Indramayu Family Massacre Driven by Promise of Rp. 100 Million, Police Say
Indramayu, Indonesia – A brutal family massacre that shocked the nation was motivated by a promise of Rp. 100 million (approximately $6,500 USD) offered too one perpetrator by the other, according to authorities. The victims – Budi, his parents, his wife, and two children - were systematically killed in Kedokanbunder district, Indramayu, before their bodies were buried in a single grave. The two suspects, identified as P and R, were arrested on Monday, September 8th, at 02:30 WIB.
The case highlights the devastating consequences of financial desperation and pre-meditated violence. The family’s deaths have left the community reeling and raised concerns about security in the region. P and R now face severe charges, including planned murder and violations of child protection laws, perhaps carrying the death penalty or life imprisonment. The investigation continues to uncover the full extent of the planning and execution of the crimes.
According to police spokesperson Hendra, the initial act of violence involved R killing Budi’s parents, wife, and first child. Following this, P joined R in killing Budi’s second child. The perpetrators then stole Rp. 7 million in cash and three cellphones, including one belonging to Budi that was used by R.
After the murders, the pair stole the victim’s car and checked into a hotel in Jatibarang. They sold stolen gold for Rp. 3 million to purchase a tarpaulin, which was later used to drag the fifth body – Budi’s second child – to the backyard where all five victims were buried in one location.
On Saturday, August 30th, the perpetrators buried the final victim and then attempted to conceal the crime by tidying the house and disposing of an iron pipe into the Cimanuk River. They then fled in the victim’s car, traveling to Semarang, Demak, and Surabaya before returning to Indramayu.
Their escape plan involved securing positions as ship’s subordinates and leaving by sea, but they were apprehended by police on September 8th.
P and R are charged under Article 340 of the Criminal Code concerning Planned Murder, which carries a penalty of capital punishment, life imprisonment, or a maximum of 20 years in prison.they also face charges under Article 76C jo Article 80 paragraph (3) of law Number 35 of 2014 concerning Child Protection, with a potential sentence of 15 years.
