Police Arrest Informal Husband in Connection with Murder of Woman Found Skeletal Remains in Depok
Police arrested a suspected murderer of a woman identified as DH (56) who was found as skeletal remains in Meruyung, Limo, Depok, West Java. The suspected perpetrator, identified as ARH (44), is the victim’s informal husband.
Kombes Budi Hermanto, Head of Public Relations for the Metro Jaya Police, stated that the suspect was arrested in the Jatimulya area, Tambun Selatan, Bekasi District, West Java on Sunday (8 March) at approximately 15:30 WIB.
“The suspect, identified as ARH, aged 44, who is the victim’s informal husband, has been secured by Subdit 3 Resmob Ditreskrimum of Metro Jaya Police,” Budi told journalists on Monday (9 March).
According to Budi, the individual is currently undergoing intensive investigation by detectives. From preliminary examinations, the murder is suspected to have been motivated by economic problems.
“The preliminary motive is suspected to be rooted in economic issues. The suspect, known to be unemployed, felt aggrieved after being evicted from the house by the victim, and subsequently committed murder,” Budi stated.
Previously, the body of a woman identified as DH (56) was discovered in skeletal condition in a house in Meruyung, Limo, Depok on Saturday (7 March).
The discovery of the victim’s remains began when witnesses R and L came to clean the victim’s house. While cleaning the bedroom, R was planning to place stacked clothing into plastic bags.
When R lifted a carpet from the pile of clothing, the witness discovered human leg bones. The discovery was subsequently reported to authorities.
“Suddenly, witness R saw a pair of human legs in a condition where only bones were visible and the skin appeared desiccated,” said Cinere Police Chief Kompol Chaerul Saleh in his statement on Monday (9 March).
Chaerul revealed that the victim had been living in the house with her informal husband. He also disclosed, based on witness statements, that the victim had a history of disputes with her informal husband.
Chaerul stated that several of the victim’s belongings also went missing, including one motorcycle unit with ignition key and registration document, as well one mobile telephone.