Hurt Mother Humiliated, Man In Deli Serdang Kills His Friend

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MEDAN - Heri Waruwu (45) was killed by his friend Satria Efendi (31), in Biru-biru District, Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra. The murder occurred because the suspect was angry with the victim for insulting his sick mother.

Kasatreskrim Deli Serdang Police Commissioner M Firdaus said the incident began when the victim and the perpetrator met at a shop in Penen Village, at around 22.30 WIB, Tuesday, October 12.

During the meeting, the suspect shared his mother's condition with the victim. However, instead of getting support, the victim insulted the suspect.

"The perpetrator (originally) shared with the victim about the problem of his sick mother who is now in the hospital. Then the perpetrator was hurt by the victim's words by saying that he will die later," said Kompol Firdaus in his statement, Wednesday, October 13.

Offended by the victim's words, the emotional suspect took a machete that was nearby. Without thinking, the suspect then tortured the victim to death.

"The victim stated that there were 3 stab wounds to the back of the head and a stab wound to the left shoulder of approximately 7 cm on the victim's body," he said.

The police who received a report related to the incident immediately went to the scene. With the help of residents and village officials, the police managed to arrest the suspect.

Then the police also secured evidence in the form of 2 machetes. For his actions, the perpetrator is now being detained at the Blue-Blue Police and is being charged with Article 338 of the Criminal Code.

"The criminal threat is 15 years in prison," said Kompol Firdaus.