Children witness mother's fiery death

Children witness mother's fiery death

JAKARTA (JP): A 42-year-old housewife was found dead with
severe burns in Tangerang, west of here, on Friday.

No police officers could not be reached, but her husband told
reporters at Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital's morgue that
Melani had set herself on fire at their residence after a heated
argument with him.

Seng Seng said his wife was found unconscious on the floor of
their house with burns all over her body.

He rushed his wife to Cipto but she died on the way to the
hospital.

According to Seng Seng, Melani was frustrated and had
attempted to end her life last month by drinking pesticide.

Melani's brother, Gege, said the couple was often involved in
heated quarrels for various problems, such as children and money,
adding that Seng Seng often drowned his sorrows in drink after
each quarrel.

Melani also leaves behind two young daughters, who witnessed
their mother's death. (07)