Four Key Developments in Case of Skeletal Remains of Woman Found in Depok Covered in Coffee Powder
A woman’s remains were discovered in skeletal condition in Meruyung, Limo, Depok. The deceased’s remains were found covered in coffee powder.
The initial discovery of the victim’s remains, identified as DH (56), occurred when her son, identified as L, and his partner, identified as R, visited the house for cleaning. The son had received information that the victim was outside the house.
“Witnesses R and L arrived at the victim’s house in the morning with plans to clean the victim’s house,” stated the Cinere Police Chief in his statement on Sunday, 8 March 2026.
L and R had visited the victim’s house twice since February 2026. At that time, L and R visited the house after receiving information from the victim’s aunt that the victim was at a school friend’s house in Sukabumi, West Java.
“Therefore, the victim’s house was empty. Based on this information, witness L planned to visit the victim’s house for cleaning,” he said.
In February 2026, L and R arrived at the victim’s house to find the gate locked with a padlock from the outside. L and R then forced open the padlock.
“After the padlock was opened, witnesses L and R entered through the front door, which turned out to be unlocked,” he explained.
L and R entered the house, which was in disarray. Witness L noticed piles of clothing on the floor.
“At that time the witnesses did not suspect anything because they did not detect any strange smell from inside the room,” he stated.
Because the house was in disarray, L and R postponed cleaning the interior area. They only cleaned the house’s yard at that time.
Witness Discovers Skeletal Remains
After cleaning the yard, L and R left the victim’s house and replaced the gate padlock with a new one. On Friday (6 March) at 23:00 WIB, L and R returned to the victim’s house and slept in the living room.
“According to the statements of witnesses L and R, the purpose of coming to the victim’s house was to continue cleaning the interior of the victim’s house,” he said.
On Saturday (7 March) at approximately 09:00 WIB, witnesses L and R began cleaning the interior and divided tasks. Witness L cleaned the living area and bedroom.
However, as R prepared to place piles of clothing into plastic bags, he saw a pair of feet.
“When witness R uncovered the carpet over the pile of clothing, witness R suddenly saw a pair of human feet in a condition showing only bone and dried skin,” he explained.
Witnesses R and L immediately reported to the local neighbourhood chief and informed Cinere Police to investigate the case. The case remains under police investigation.
Victim Lived with Customary Husband
The remains of a 56-year-old woman identified as DH were discovered in skeletal condition in Meruyung, Limo, Depok. Police revealed that the victim lived with her customary husband.
“The victim lived daily with her customary husband,” stated Cinere Police Chief Kompol Chairul Saleh in his statement on Sunday, 8 March 2026.
However, the whereabouts of the victim’s customary husband are unknown.
“The whereabouts of the victim’s customary husband are currently unknown,” said Chairul.
Chairul said several items belonging to the victim were also missing, namely 1 motorcycle unit with ignition key and vehicle registration, and 1 mobile phone belonging to the victim.
“Missing items belonging to the victim include 1 Suzuki Adres motorcycle unit with plate number B-6613-ZME, along with its ignition key and vehicle registration (BPKB pledged as loan collateral), and 1 mobile phone belonging to the victim,” he said.
Victim and Customary Husband Previously Quarrelled
DH (56) and her customary husband allegedly had a history of domestic quarrels. This is based on information from neighbourhood chief Sagian Safrudin.
“According to the statement of neighbourhood chief Mr Sagian Safrudin, the victim and her customary husband had a history of quarrels in their household,” said Chairul.
Police examined the crime scene related to the discovery of skeletal remains in Meruyung, Limo, Depok. Additionally, police also searched for CCTV footage from the vicinity of the incident location.
Coffee Powder Found on Victim’s Remains
DH (56) was discovered in skeletal condition in Meruyung, Limo, Depok. Police stated that coffee powder was found sprinkled on the victim’s remains.
“Upon examination, coffee powder was found sprinkled on the victim’s remains,” said Chairul.
Police have gathered statements from several witnesses. Evidence has been secured by police. The victim’s remains underwent autopsy at Kramat Jati Hospital, East Jakarta.