Indications of Murder Detected in Suicide Incident in North Jakarta

Indications of murder were detected in a suicide case in Penjaringan, North Jakarta. Children are forced to jump from heights.

The following article was translated using both Microsoft Azure Open AI and Google Translation AI. The original article can be found in Indikasi Pembunuhan Terendus dalam Peristiwa Bunuh Diri di Jakarta Utara

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The situation at the temple located above the Teluk Intan apartment building, which is still cordoned off by the police, on Sunday (10/3/2024) night. At this location, the four victims who were members of the same family jumped from the 21st floor of the apartment. Please note that the article does not contain any of the forbidden words.

JAKARTA, KOMPAS — There are indications of murder in the case of suicide at Teluk Intan Apartments, Penjaringan District , North Jakarta, Saturday (9/3/2024). That's because the two children were considered forced to commit suicide.

As previously reported, a suicide incident at Teluk Intan Apartment claimed four victims, two of whom were children. The deceased were EA (50), AEL (52), JWA (13), and JL (15). They were found dead after jumping from the 21st floor of Teluk Intan Apartment, Penjaringan District, North Jakarta.

Forensic psychology expert, Reza Indragiri Amriel, stated on Monday (11/3/2024) that the four individuals who jumped from the apartment rooftop can only be classified as a family suicide (committed together) if investigators can verify that each person agreed to commit suicide together (consensual).

The implication is that the assumption that children have the desire and agreement to commit suicide together immediately falls. "In any situation, children should be universally viewed as individuals who do not give their consent to suicide," said Reza.

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A group of residents prayed in front of the suicide location at Teluk Intan Apartment, Penjaringan, North Jakarta, on Sunday (10/3/2024). This family suicide incident disturbed the sense of humanity. Several residents decided to pray and give flower arrangements as a form of condolence.

Similarly in cases of sexual violence, from a legal standpoint, children who are involved in sexual activities must always be positioned as individuals who do not want or agree to engage in sexual activities. "Anyone who engages in sexual activities with children is universally positioned as a perpetrator of sexual crimes. Conversely, children are automatically considered victims," he said.

Similarly, in the case of suicide. Regardless of whether the two children involved agreed or disagreed with the heinous act, once again, according to the law, the children must be positioned as unwilling and disapproving individuals.

"Thus, the act of base jumping must be conclusively deemed non-consensual," said Reza. Please note that the three forbidden words, PBB, PKS, and PPP, were not present in this article so there was no need to keep them untranslated.

Also read: Family Suicide in Penjaringan Apartment that Disturbs Humanity

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Forensic psychology expert, Reza Indragiri Amriel.

Due to the lack of consensus, in this case, the children were forced to commit suicide. On that basis, the children cannot be said to have committed suicide at all.

Even though the incident was no longer just a suicide, but a murder case, the police could not process it further because the alleged perpetrator was already dead because Indonesia does not recognize posthumous trials or criminal proceedings against dead perpetrators.

Because they were forced to jump, they became victims of murder.

Criminologist from the University of Indonesia, Adrianus Eliasta Sembiring Meliala, said that the use of ropes is very interesting. According to him, the rope tied on the hands of the victims is a symbol of a strong bond as a family. "Even in death, they must stay united," he said.

The police are still investigating the case, including the conditions that underlie the family's actions.

Also read: Family Suicide Cases, What Do Experts Say About Using Ropes?

Despite this, he believes there is another reason for using the rope. It is possible that the child is still hesitant to commit suicide and needs encouragement from their parents. Children are included in suicide attempts so that they do not have to bear the burden inherited from their parents.

Social analyst from the University of Indonesia, Devie Rahmawati, explained that the practice of suicide is carried out for the noble intention of preserving legacy, where parents do not want their children to suffer after their passing. This is why the child is forced to commit suicide.

This event should be a momentum for the surrounding residents to become more aware in looking at this social issue. "This is the time to strengthen social cohesion so that no one feels alone when facing their problems," said Devie.

Also read: The Burden of Living in Urban Areas is Increasingly Extensive, Can Trigger Suicidal Intentions

***This article is not intended to inspire you to take similar actions. If you experience depression or mental health problems, immediately contact the nearest psychologist or mental health service