Husband Mutilates Wife in Ciamis, Perpetrator Arrears Hundreds of Millions in Business Debts

The perpetrator who killed and mutilated his wife was referred to Cisarua Mental Hospital, West Bandung.

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Location of the murder and mutilation of a resident with the initials Y (44) by her husband, with the initials TBD, at his home, in Sindangjaya Hamlet, Cisontrol Village, Rancah District, Ciamis Regency, Friday (3/5/2024). It is suspected that the perpetrator experienced depression due to economic factors.

Head of the Criminal Investigation Unit in Ciamis Regional Police Commissioner Joko Prihatin revealed that the temporary suspicion is that the perpetrator, TBD (51), experienced stress due to his goat farming business going bankrupt. The perpetrator is still burdened with debts of approximately IDR 100 million in the bank.

In fact, the perpetrator's business had grown rapidly several years ago. He once had up to 20 workers.

“Four days before killing his wife, Y (42), the perpetrator hit his head against the wall. "He received nine stitches due to head wounds," said Joko.

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The perpetrator of the murder and mutilation of his wife with the initials Y was seen at the Ciamis Police Headquarters on Monday (6/5/2024). The perpetrator with the initials TBD killed and mutilated his wife's body in Sindangjaya Hamlet, Cisontrol Village, Rancah District, Ciamis Regency, West Java, Friday (3/5/2024).

He stated that the perpetrator was referred to the Cisarua Mental Hospital for a comprehensive examination of his mental condition for 14 days. Prior to this, the perpetrator had undergone two psychological examinations prepared by the Ciamis Police since Monday (May 6, 2024).

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The psychologist's examination of the perpetrator in solitary confinement went smoothly. He actively gave answers when examined by a psychologist.

TBD no longer shows a distressed and emotional condition. In fact, he regularly consumes food prepared by the Ciamis Police.

"TBD is currently still undergoing examination at RSJ Cisarua. "This examination is very important to reveal the perpetrator's mental condition," said Joko.

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Portrait of the Cisontrol Village Office, Rancah District, Ciamis Regency, West Java, Friday (3/5/2024). In that village there was a case of mutilation allegedly committed by a husband against his wife.

The murder of victim Y occurred around the house on Friday last week. The location of the murder and mutilation was approximately 30 meters from the perpetrator and victim's house.

TBD is currently still undergoing examination at RSJ Cisarua. This examination is very important to reveal the perpetrator's mental condition.

The perpetrator killed Y using a piece of wood. He hit the victim's head with the wood. After the victim died, the perpetrator mutilated his body using a knife.

"TBD remains charged under Article 338 of the Criminal Law Code for murder. Seven witnesses have been examined in this case," said Joko.

Thousands of cases

In West Java, the death of Y adds to the growing list of women victims of violence. Cases of violence occur repeatedly thousands of times each year.

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A woman identified as S reported a suspected case of domestic violence to the police at the Gegesik Sector Police, Cirebon regency, West Java, on Tuesday (21/11/2023). The victim allegedly became a victim of domestic violence committed by her husband.

According to data from the Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection, the number of cases of violence against women in West Java amounted to 1,128 cases with 1,151 victims throughout 2023. The city of Bandung had the highest number of cases, with 234 instances.

In 2024, from January to April, there were 220 cases of violence against women with a total of 224 victims. The highest number of cases in the past four months occurred in Bekasi District with 36 cases.

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The Head of the West Java Women's Empowerment, Child Protection, and Family Planning Agency, Siska Gerfianti, revealed that the cases of violence against women in West Java are very high. Behind the revelation of thousands of cases of violence against women, there is the courage of the victims and their relatives to report the cases of violence to the authorities and related agencies.

"People who become victims are becoming more aware of reporting cases of violence. We also never stop socializing the importance of reporting if one becomes a victim of violence," said Siska.