When her body was found buried in a garden in June, her murder shocked Indonesia and prompted calls for the country to more tightly monitor adoptions.

In this episode, Aisyah tells special guest Aisyah all about the case…

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The murder of a young police brigadier in July 2022 has been dubbed “Indonesia’s biggest police scandal" with five people, including the former head of Indonesia’s Internal Affairs, accused of premeditated murder.

As the trial continues, Hukum takes a look at the case so far now that the prosecution has rested its case and handed over to the defence…

The discovery of her body will lead to the arrest of Indonesia's most prolific serial killer, Ahmad Suradji aka Dukun AS, a shaman who performs spells for desperate patients who visit him in a sleepy hamlet on the outskirts of the city of Medan.

In Part 2 of Indonesia's Worst Serial Killer, Hukum travels to Dusun Aman Damai to meet the people closest to the case.

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The sugar cane plantation.

Siti, Niar and Tika.

Gravedigger Hendra.

Sri Kemala Dewi's husband, Tumin.

Sri Kemala Dewi's grave.

A sugar cane juice seller at Dusun Aman Damai.

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When a recent adult film involving a traditional red kebaya went viral in Indonesia, the police were swift to act and arrest the actors involved.

The case, however, raised questions about how Indonesian law handles pornographic content and how it draws the line between commercial pornography and personal sex tapes.

This podcast also discusses one of the…

In this episode of Aisyah After Dark, we tell you the story of Beverly Hills lawyer Tom Girardi and the missing Lion Air millions.

When Lion Air flight JT-610 crashed into the Java Sea shortly after takeoff from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta on 29 October 2018, killing all 189 aboard, the families of the victims turned to LA-based lawyer Tom Girardi to sue the maker of the Boeing 737 Max plane.

But when the settlement money failed to arrive, the families were left with more questions than answers and yet another legal battle ensued as they tried to reclaim the lost funds.

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Since then, the case has continued to captivate the nation, as Hutabarat’s boss and the former head of Internal Affairs, Ferdy Sambo, has been charged with his murder along with his wife Putri Candrawathi and three of their staff.

Sambo and Candrawathi had their first day in court on 17 October, where they face charges of premeditated murder. This podcast looks at the case as a whole as well as first impressions of one of the most hotly anticipated trials in recent memory.

Further Reading:

Murder trial of ex-Indonesian Police General Ferdy Sambo begins - Al Jazeera

The general, his wife and their dead bodyguard: A suspicious shooting grips a nation - Sydney Morning Herald

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Now, six people have been named suspects in the case, including three police officers and three civilians, but who is ultimately responsible for the tragedy at the stadium?

Further Reading:

How police action in Indonesia led to a deadly crush in the soccer stadium - Washington Post

FIFA Stadium and Security Regulations

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Indonesia has been gripped by the story of an alleged hacker who has leaked SIM card data and engaged in a war of words with senior political figures.

As the story has developed at a breakneck pace, it has highlighted the gaps in Indonesia’s cybersecurity capabilities as well as issues with current data protection legislation.

This podcast looks at the h…

At the end of August, local and international media reported that a transgender Peruvian national died while in police custody in Bali after being suspected of bringing marijuana edibles into the country.

Rodrigo Ventocilla’s family has called for a full investigation, but was this a mysterious death in custody or an explainable tragedy?

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Indonesian terrorist Umar Patek was sentenced to 20 years in prison in 2012 for mixing chemicals used to make some of the bombs that killed 202 people in Bali in 2002.

As news broke of his potential “early release” last week, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese talked of making “diplomatic representations” to the Indonesian government.

On this episode of the Hukum podcast, we read through the 85-page opinion in which US District Court Judge Royce Lamberth ruled that the case should be heard in front of a jury after dragging through the US court system for 21 years.

Further reading and listening:

Indonesian ExxonMobil accusers get day in court after 21 years - Al Jazeera

ExxonMobil bid to end Indonesia lawsuit found ‘meritless’ - Al Jazeera

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This podcast discusses the history of Aceh Province, its judicial status within Indonesia and whether wearing a bikini is actually prohibited by law.

Further reading:

Biki-no! Aceh authorities pursuing tourist filmed beach strolling in two-piece swimsuit - Coconuts Jakarta

Helsinki Memorandum of Understanding

Qanun Aceh Nomor 8 Tahun 2014

Ulama Aceh Keluarkan Fatwa Wisata Halal, Turis Diimbau Ikuti Syariat Islam - Detik Travel

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In 2019, riots swept the country as Indonesians protested against the proposed changes to the code - which included articles such as blasphemy, sedition and adultery - which many felt clamped down on civil liberties and freedom of expression.

On 25 May, Indonesian Parliament discussed "14 Crucial Issues" in the latest version of the code and provided a written matrix of these articles along with the amendments made following the protests in 2019 and notes on the proposed changes.

These “14 Crucial Issues” provide a glimpse into some of the most controversial articles to perhaps beincluded in the code, which could be signed into law at any time.

This podcast looks at these issues and explains some of the background, meaning and legal implications behind them.

Further reading:

Why is Indonesia’s draft criminal code so controversial? - Al Jazeera

Indonesia ‘democracy, human rights at risk’ as row over criminal code heats up - SCMP

KOMISI III DPR RI RDP DENGAN TIM PEMERINTAH TERKAIT RUU TENTANG KUHP - YouTube

Aliansi Nasional Reformasi KUHP

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One dies of suspected cyanide poisoning, and the other is charged with her murder.

The case goes on to be dubbed “the trial of the century” in Indonesia.

The finale of “The Cyanide Coffee Murder” looks at Jessica’s sentencing, corruption in Indonesia, and the problems with legal appeals.

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Sources:

‘Jessica Wongso found guilty in cyanide coffee case, but she may not yet have had a fair trial’ - The Conversation

Season One - Serial Podcast

Death in a Cafe - 60 Minutes Australia

The discovery of her body will lead to the arrest of Indonesia's most prolific serial killer to date, Ahmad Suradji aka Dukun AS - a famous shaman.

In Part 1 of Indonesia's Worst Serial Killer, we look at serial killings through the ages, what makes a serial killer, and why serial killings are on the decline.

Further Reading:

Why were there so many serial killers in the 1980s? - BBC

What makes a serial killer? - the Guardian

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One dies of suspected cyanide poisoning, and the other is charged with her murder.

The case goes on to be dubbed “the trial of the century” in Indonesia.

The fourth episode of “The Cyanide Coffee Murder” looks at expert witnesses, Jessica’s life in Australia, and how we portray women in the media.

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Sources:

‘Jessica Wongso found guilty in cyanide coffee case, but she may not yet have had a fair trial’ - The Conversation

Cyanide coffee murder: Alleged killer Jessica Wongso had Australian restraining order, court told - Sydney Morning Herald

Jessica mentally fit, says expert - Jakarta Post

Of the cyanide trial and stigma against mental disorders - Jakarta Post

“They've taken her!" — Psychoanalytic perspectives on mediating maternity, feeling and loss - Caroline Bainbridge

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One dies of suspected cyanide poisoning, and the other is charged with her murder.

The case goes on to be dubbed “the trial of the century” in Indonesia.

The third episode of “The Cyanide Coffee Murder” looks at motive, courtroom drama, and Indonesia's famous Batak lawyers.

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Sources:

Female murderers have motives different from those of men who kill - ABC Australia

Defense lawyer tells court Olivier barista paid to kill Mirna - Jakarta Post

Cyanide Coffee Trial: When court hearings turn into a show - Jakarta Post

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One dies of suspected cyanide poisoning, and the other is charged with her murder.

The case goes on to be dubbed “the trial of the century” in Indonesia.

The second episode of “The Cyanide Coffee Murder” looks at cause of death, the unreliability of cyanide, and the battle of the expert witnesses.

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Sources:

Why Women Kill - BBC

The Weapons Men and Women Most Use to Kill - Washington Post

The Science Behind How Cyanide Kills You - Labroots

Third Australian Expert Questions Cyanide Death in Alleged Coffee Murder - Sydney Morning Herald

‘Jessica Wongso Found Guilty in Cyanide Coffee Case, But She May Not Have Had a Fair Trial’ - Coconuts Jakarta

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One dies of suspected cyanide poisoning, and the other is charged with her murder.

The case goes on to be dubbed “the trial of the century” in Indonesia.

The first episode of “The Cyanide Coffee Murder” looks at what happened, Indonesia's surprising murder rates and how the cafe chose to respond to its new, infamous image.

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