PONOROGO: A man has been arrested for allegedly killing his wife just three months into their marriage after she reportedly insulted his parents, reports said.
According to Indonesian news portal tribunlampung.co.id, the case came to light after police received a report of a woman’s body discovered in Goa Lowo Forest, Sampung district, on Tuesday.
Authorities later identified the woman, which led to the arrest of her husband.
Ponorogo police chief Andin Wisnu Sudibyo was quoted as saying that initial investigations suggested the suspect became enraged by remarks made by his wife.
The couple had been in an unregistered marriage for about a year and a half before formalising their union three months ago.
“On the day of the incident, the suspect picked up his wife and took her to the scene. During the journey, they argued, and the victim allegedly insulted his parents, triggering his anger.
“The suspect then slammed the victim against a tree before strangling her with a Wi-Fi cable found at the scene, leaving the body half-naked, and later took her jacket and mobile phone,” Andin said.
He added that the suspect later concocted a story, claiming the victim had been killed while trying to collect a debt.
The suspect now faces murder charges and could be sentenced to up to 15 years in prison if convicted.
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