Prostitute found dead

Prostitute found dead

JAKARTA (JP): A prostitute was found dead yesterday morning in the Pulogadung industrial complex, East Jakarta, police said.

The body of the 32-year-old woman, identified as Lasmarini, was found by a passerby at about 2 a.m. behind an electricity relay station box. There was severe bruising of the face and neck of the victim.

Lasmarini had reportedly worked in the area in which her body was discovered.

According to the chief of the East Jakarta Crime Investigation Unit, Maj. Endang Sanjaya, "the murderer may have bashed the victim's face against the ground several times."

A bandage, a comb and a knife found near the body have been kept by police for further investigation.

At least five people, including two other prostitutes, have been questioned, Endang said.

The Pulogadung industrial complex is home to a large number of factories producing a wide range of products, including some destined for export.

In the evenings, dozens of prostitutes from nearby areas flock the complex to offer their services. (bsr)