Aminah Tewas Usai Santap 13 Tusuk Sate Beracun dari Menantu

A 57-year-old woman named Aminah died in Boyolali after consuming rat-poisoned satay sent by her son-in-law, PW (40). According to Polres Boyolali, the perpetrator used a fake ride-hailing account to deliver the meal, motivated by feelings of being ignored by the victim. PW now faces a maximum of 20 years in prison or the death penalty.

How the Poisoned Satay Delivery Occurred

The incident began on Monday, May 18, in Desa Sindon, Ngemplak. PW sent the poisoned satay to Aminah, who lived alone, using a fictitious ride-hailing account. This account used the name and photo of Luriyanti Putri, Aminah’s second daughter and the perpetrator’s sister-in-law.

Aminah contacted her daughter to verify the delivery. Although the daughter denied sending the food and warned her mother not to eat it, evidence suggests the victim consumed the meal. Investigators later found 13 satay skewers at the scene.

Did You Know? Investigators discovered a dead chicken near the crime scene, which, along with the satay and the victim’s body, tested positive for poisonous substances.

The Discovery and Forensic Investigation

On Tuesday, May 19, at approximately 07:00 WIB, Aminah’s daughter found her mother dead inside her home. The victim’s body was stiff with a blue complexion, and food residue was found exiting her mouth. The house was locked and the lights remained on.

Due to suspicions of an unnatural death, Polres Boyolali and Biddokkes Polda Jateng performed an exhumation on Saturday, May 30. This process allowed for a full autopsy to confirm the presence of toxins in the victim’s system.

Expert Insight: Samantha Carter notes that the use of a fake identity to deliver the poison indicates a high level of premeditation. By impersonating a family member, the perpetrator attempted to bypass the victim’s natural caution, significantly increasing the lethal probability of the attack.

Legal Consequences and Potential Sentencing

Following police questioning, PW confessed to mixing rat poison into the satay and using the fake account for delivery. He claimed the act was driven by resentment, stating he felt unappreciated by his mother-in-law.

Kapolres Boyolali AKBP Indra Maulana Saputra stated that PW is charged under Article 459 or Article 458 paragraph 1 of Law Number 1 of 2025 concerning the KUHP. Based on these charges, the suspect could face life imprisonment, the death penalty, or a prison term of up to 20 years.

What may happen next in the legal process?

The case is likely to proceed to trial where the forensic evidence from the autopsy and the dead chicken will be presented. The court may determine the final sentence based on the severity of the premeditation and the specific articles of the KUHP applied by the prosecution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was responsible for the poisoning of Aminah?
Her son-in-law, identified as PW (40), was arrested and named as the suspect.

How did the perpetrator deliver the poisoned food?
PW used a fake ride-hailing (ojol) account that utilized the name and photo of the victim’s daughter, Luriyanti Putri.

What evidence led to the suspect’s arrest?
The investigation included an exhumation and autopsy, as well as the discovery of poisonous substances in the satay and a dead chicken found at the scene.

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