JAKARTA - Bernard Gunawan (37), the man suspected of being electrocuted to death with his wife and child in the bathroom of his house, was known to be quite friendly by one of the security guards in the complex. In fact, during the Chinese New Year celebrations, Bernard had time to give red packets to security at the security post.
"Had come to the post during Chinese New Year, giving red packets. The people were quite friendly," said one of the security officers to VOI at the location, Tuesday, March 22.
According to the officer, Bernard had just lived in his parents' house with an area of more than 500 meters located at Pulomas Barat Street 12, No. 4, RT 003/10, Kayu Putih Village, Pulogadung District, East Jakarta.
"Many of the buildings are inside, plotted (houses). The maid (who survived) is in the house next to her but still one yard," he said.
Before it was occupied by Bernard and his family, the condition of the house had been empty for a long time. According to sources at the location, the house has been empty for 1 to 2 years.
"Previously it was empty, there were only assistants and gardeners, two people. (The owner of the house) had a lot of houses," he said.
After the old house was empty, then, he continued, Bernard reportedly started living in the house with his family.
VOIR éGALEMENT:
"Bernard has lived since January 2022. I think he's the third or fourth child. Because (the residents who live in this complex) are closed, they don't socialize," he said.
As is known, a tragic event was experienced by a family consisting of husband, wife, children, and a household assistant (ART). They are Bernard Gunawan (37), Novianti (29), EA (1) and Sumiati (51) ART.
The four people died when Novianti bathed her baby EA with warm water in the bathroom. It is suspected that the water heater experienced a short circuit when plugged in, so that the electricity flowed into the water.
The 1-year-old baby died, followed by Novianti. Sumiati, who previously heard Novianti's screams, came to the bathroom, then she was also electrocuted. Bernard, who also heard the screams, came into the bathroom and was stung.
According to the information gathered, the incident occurred on Sunday, March 20, afternoon, at around 16.00 western Indonesia time. However, the officers only found out about the incident on Sunday, March 20, the night.
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