Broken-hearted girl chops mother

Tue, 13 Aug 1996, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

CILACAP, Central Java: Blinded by frustration and resentment,
Santi, 20, wielded a machete at her 50-year-old mother and struck
her several fatal blows to the head.

The incident occurred after Santi's parents decided to break
up her relationship with a local boy she hoped to marry. Last
Tuesday, in a state of depression, Santi went into the kitchen,
grabbed the machete and confronted her mother, Karsini.

Cilacap police chief Lt. Col. Soeroso said after arresting
Santi that the police believe the girl may be suffering from
severe stress and a mental illness. (wah/mds)

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