Timeline of Child Abuse Leading to Death in Sukabumi According to Biological Mother

The legal team representing Lisnawati, the biological mother of the victim, unveiled the chronology of the death of Nizam Sapei (NS), a 12-year-old child who died allegedly as a victim of torture by his stepmother, identified as TR, in Sukabumi, West Java.

Mira Widyawati, counsel for Lisnawati, presented the timeline during a hearing of Commission III of the House of Representatives on Monday 2 March. According to Mira’s account, Nizam was allegedly neglected by his biological father whilst living with him and became a victim of abuse by his stepmother.

Lisnawati, the biological mother, first received news of her son’s critical condition on 18 February 2026 through a message from her ex-husband. Rather than rushing the boy to hospital, the biological father apologised and stated that Nizam would not live long, adding that he would be buried in the family cemetery. When Lisnawati arrived at the hospital three days later, Nizam had already died and his body was being transported to Bhayangkara Hospital for autopsy.

According to Mira’s testimony, Lisnawati had not seen her son for four years due to restricted access imposed by her ex-husband, and even at the funeral, she could not see Nizam’s face as it was already covered with a shroud. The biological father did not attend the funeral.

The Criminal Investigation Unit (Satreskrim) of Sukabumi Police established the stepmother, TR, as a suspect for physical and psychological violence leading to the death of her stepson following their investigation.

The Indonesia Child Protection Commission (KPAI) revealed that Nizam was also allegedly abused by his biological father. According to information gathered from neighbours and close relatives, the violence was perpetrated not only by the stepmother but also by the father, particularly intensifying over the past four years. Family members had reminded the father about the violence, but he dismissed their concerns, saying the child was his responsibility.

Forms of violence included beatings and slapping. Despite warnings to both the stepmother and biological father, the extended family and neighbours eventually stopped reminding them about the abuse. The Deputy Head of the Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK), Sri Suparyati, revealed that the violence by the biological father had been inflicted since childhood, extending not only to Nizam but also to the biological mother.

Acts of violence included burning with cigarettes, dousing with water, and submerging in a bath. More recently, Lisna received threats to remain silent about the case, particularly through messages sent after 21:00 WIB.