Musi Banyuasin, KOTABARI.COM – The residents of Lumpatan Village in Sekayu Subdistrict, Musi Banyuasin Regency (Muba), were shaken by the discovery of four bodies, suspected to be from the same family. These four corpses were found in a single house on Wednesday (December 20, 2023), causing a stir in the surrounding area.
Information from authorities revealed that among the four bodies, two were male and two were female. The local community first stumbled upon these bodies around 2:00 PM while clearing the area around the victims’ house.
Locals also noted that the bodies had been inside the house for about four days. One indicator was a body still clad in a scout school uniform.
Preliminary identification of the four victims includes Heri (50 years old), Masturo (70 years old), who was Heri’s mother, Aurel (6 years old), and Marsel (11 years old), both children of Heri.
The chronology of this discovery began when residents detected a foul odor emanating from the victims’ house while they were cleaning the surrounding area. After investigating the source of the smell, they found one body inside the house. The police were immediately contacted, and after further search, three more bodies were discovered.
The body of a young boy was found not far from the house, while the bodies of two young girls were found in the bathroom. Reports suggest that these victims had suffered various injuries.
The four bodies have been transported to the RS Bhayangkara Palembang for further procedures. The Acting Chief of Criminal Investigation at Muba Police, IPTU Dedi Kurniawan SH, stated that they are currently conducting an intensive investigation into the case.
Dedi mentioned that although confirmation of violence is yet to be established, the four victims will undergo an autopsy at RS Bhayangkara Palembang following a more detailed examination at the hospital.
Reporters are continuously seeking updated information regarding the discovery of these four bodies. Authorities are diligently working to uncover more details about this shocking incident to shed light on the tragic deaths that befell this family.