Skeletal Remains of Woman Found in Depok, Covered in Clothing and Coffee Grounds
A skeletal remains of a woman was discovered in Depok, West Java, on Saturday, 7 March 2026. The remains were found beneath piled clothing and covered with coffee grounds to conceal the stench of decomposition.
The Metro Jaya Regional Police have revealed the motive behind the suspected murder. According to Kombes Pol Budi Hermanto, the head of public relations at Metro Jaya Regional Police, the suspected perpetrator is a man identified as ARH, aged 44, who was the victim’s common-law husband.
“The preliminary motive for the murder is believed to be rooted in economic difficulties,” he stated in his statement on Monday.
Hermanto explained that the suspect was unemployed and felt aggrieved after being evicted from the house by the victim, following which he committed the murder. He added that the suspect was apprehended by the Robbery and Violent Crime Unit of the Criminal Investigation Directorate of Metro Jaya Regional Police on Sunday, 8 March 2026, at approximately 15:30 WIB, in the Jatimulya area, Tambun Selatan, Bekasi Regency, West Java.
“The case is currently under investigation by the Criminal Investigation Directorate of Metro Jaya Regional Police,” he said.
Previously, information circulated on Instagram showing the skeletal remains of a woman identified as DH, aged 56, discovered in a desiccated state beneath a pile of clothes and an ironing board at her residence in Meruyung, Depok, on Saturday, 7 March.
Coffee powder was found scattered over the victim’s body, apparently deliberately spread to conceal the foul odour, given the severely disorganised state of the house when discovered. The discovery began when the victim’s child, identified as LL, came to clean the house. The victim was last seen by neighbours in September 2025.
LL had visited in February 2026. However, she did not suspect anything unusual because she assumed her mother was away from the city and did not detect any strange odours from inside the house.
The Cinere Police Station is currently conducting further investigation as the victim’s mobile phone and motorcycle have been reported missing. Police are also investigating the whereabouts of the victim’s common-law husband, whose location remains unknown following reports of a prior altercation.