A shocking murder unfolded in Kecamatan Way Serdang, Mesuji, last Saturday when a man brutally killed his married neighbor after she rejected his love confession.
The victim, Krisnawati, 25, was reportedly boiling water behind her house when the suspect, identified as Sendi, 30, approached her. According to Mesuji Police Chief AKBP Muhammad Harris, Sendi expressed his romantic feelings for Krisnawati despite knowing she was married.
"The suspect is believed to have seen the victim in the open area behind her house. He then approached her and confessed his feelings," Chief Harris explained.
Startled by the unexpected confession, Krisnawati rejected Sendi's advances and asked him to leave. The rejection enraged the suspect, who grabbed a hoe and struck the victim's head twice, causing her to collapse.
The police chief further revealed that Krisnawati managed to get up momentarily but was ultimately overpowered by Sendi, who fatally assaulted her before fleeing the scene.
The suspect was later apprehended at his residence and now faces legal action. Authorities confirmed that he could face a maximum prison sentence of 15 years.
Source: Sinar Harian
