Four killed over inheritance

Four killed over inheritance

CILACAP, Central Java: Enraged with what he saw as unfair distribution of an inheritance, Ras, 25, allegedly slashed to death four of his relatives and seriously injured three others.

Ras reportedly killed Matsolikin, his elder brother, two nephews and his own daughter on Wednesday; the victims were all asleep when Ras attacked them.

With a scythe, Ras also allegedly wounded his sister-in-law, Parti Matsolikin, his mother Mrs. Dakiyem, and Sanmochtar Salim, his uncle.

Antara reported that the tragedy began when Ras came to his mother's house demanding a bigger share of an inheritance. Dakiyem refused because Ras had already used his portion to buy a motorcycle.

Neighbors captured Ras after one of the injured victims shouted for help.

Local police chief Lt. Col. MA Wijaya said Ras is in police custody for questioning. (swe)