An unsettling discovery in Central Java, Indonesia, has left the local community in shock. On Thursday, January 23, a resident stumbled upon an abandoned piece of luggage in a quiet area, only to find the dismembered body of a woman inside.

The authorities quickly identified the victim as 29-year-old Uswatun Khasanah, a single mother of two. She had worked as a cosmetic salesperson in Tulungagung, a town three hours away from her hometown of Ngawi, where the gruesome discovery occurred. While the suitcase contained her torso, authorities confirmed that her head and legs were not found and remain missing.

A post-mortem revealed that Uswatun had likely died from suffocation, with strangulation being the suspected cause. The circumstances surrounding her death remain unclear, leaving investigators with more questions than answers.

However, recent developments have led to a break in the case. On January 26, Indonesian police announced the arrest of a suspect in Tulungagung, who is believed to have been involved in the murder. The suspect, who had a criminal history including a prior conviction for impersonating a car salesman, was apprehended after a series of investigations. 

Following the suspect's detention, further discoveries were made. Uswatun's severed head was found in Trenggelek, a town just an hour from Tulungagung. Police have linked the murder to an incident that took place in a hotel in Kediri, located less than an hour from Tulungagung. Authorities believe this is where the crime was committed before Uswatun's body was disposed of.

The suspect is currently being held in police custody as investigations continue. The case has raised numerous questions about the motive behind the brutal murder of the young mother, and the authorities are working tirelessly to uncover more details.

Source: Harian Surya