Murder suspect 'fully' sane

Murder suspect 'fully' sane

JAKARTA (JP): A psychological test completed Monday on the
suspect in a triple murder investigation in Jagakarsa showed that
he was fully sane, according to the police.

City Police spokesman Lt. Col. E. Aritonang said Tuesday that
the Jamaluddin, a 22-year-old student, was examined by a police
psychological team.

"The test result shows that Jamaluddin is completely normal.
He is able to think clearly and logically. He also said that he
was very much conscious when he committed the murder," Aritonang
said.

Therefore, Jamaluddin could be charged with the maximum
penalty of death under Articles 340 and 365 of the Criminal Code
on murder, he added.

Jamaluddin is the sole suspect in the brutal killing of a
couple and their two-year-old son in Jagakarsa, South Jakarta,
early last week.

He allegedly admitted to planning the killing two months in
advance.

Psychological tests are needed to determine the mental
capacity of alleged criminals, especially those facing long
prison terms or death, Aritonang said.

"The test is also held for suspects who commit crimes in
unique circumstances, such as in a case when a man beat up a
police officer only because he heard the policeman blow a
whistle," he said. (edt)