Predict The Causes Of Teenage Boy Killers And The Punishment To Be Taken

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JAKARTA - A teenage girl with the initials NF (15) is in the spotlight of many parties for being involved in the murder of APA (5). The murder was inspired by a violent film and idolized one of the fictional characters, Slenderman.

This murder was carried out by NF by drowning APA in a bathtub. Then, he put the victim's body who was a neighbor in the cupboard, Thursday, March 5. However, a day after the murder, this teenager turned himself in to the police.

The police officer who listened to the NF's confession for the first time thought that the teenager was just joking. However, after further investigation by visiting her house which is located in the Sawah Besar area, Central Jakarta, it turned out that the girl's confession was true.

With the murder case in place, investigators from the Women and Children Protection Unit (PPA) immediately went into the NF's statement. During the interim examination, this teenager felt satisfied and unrepentant after killing his neighbor. In fact, there was no problem that was the starting point or the reason that NF was determined to kill APA's life.

The police also took NF to the Kramat Jati Police Hospital for psychological examination. There are allegations, this teenager has mental disorders based on the characteristics shown by the NF at the time of the examination.

University of Indonesia psychologist Kasandara Putranto said films or any content could influence someone to do something outside of logic. However, that does not mean that this is the main cause because in-depth interviews are needed to prove it.

"All film content, pictures, songs and games have the potential to have an influence or trigger. But the cause is not that," said Kasandra, Monday, March 9.

Therefore, the results of the examination by the Kramat Jati Police Hospital on the NF will affect the criminal process. When this girl is proven to have mental disorders, automatically the criminal charges will be dropped.

Criminologist at the University of Indonesia, Ferdinand Andi Lolo, added that the police must be careful in handling this case. The reason is that the investigator must ascertain whether the perpetrator is truly unable to account for his actions due to mental problems or vice versa.

"It must be confirmed first, he (NF) at that time is mentally or psychologically capable of being responsible. If he is capable, how to handle it because he is a child, there must be special treatment," said Ferdinand.

If you cannot account for your actions or are found to be suffering from a mental illness, then rehabilitation or treatment is the only way that must be done. This is also in accordance with Article 44 paragraph 1 of the Criminal Code which states "No one can be convicted of committing an act that cannot be held accountable to him, because his mind is incomplete or sickness changes his mind."

Ferdinand added, in treatment or rehabilitation, NF must be monitored to ensure that similar or recurring cases do not occur.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner for Children Facing the Law of the Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI) Putu Elvina highlighted the facilities for the Child Prison (Prison) which are generally reserved for boys. Meanwhile, girls who are perpetrators of crimes are placed in detention with adult prisoners.

This pattern is considered to have a negative impact on child NF. It is feared that this pattern will make NF's criminal desire appear and will not disappear.

"Yes, fear will arise. This means, when he is sentenced to the maximum sentence whatever it is, but after that after leaving prison, what will be the follow up? Who is watching? The desire to kill earlier appears. If it appears, the surrounding community will definitely be a threat, please? , "said Puput.

Press conference from KPAI on the case of NF (Rizky Adytia Pramana / VOI)