He killed his victims as part of a ritual intended to increase his magical powers.
Medan (ANTARA News) - The North Sumatra Higher Public Prosecutor`s Office has started an administrative process for preparations to execute a man sentenced to death for murdering 42 women in 1984-1994. a spokesman said.
Dukun AS alias Ahmad Suradji was sentenced to death in April 27, 1997 by the Lubuk Pakan district court in Deli Serdang. His appeals in higher courts and subsquent application for clemency were all rejected.
Gortap Marbun, chief of the North Sumatra Higher Public Prosecutor`s Office, said here Wednesday, the Attorney General`s Office (AGO) had already served notice to carry out Suradji`s execution.
However, the exact time for the execution had not yet been set as the office had first to complete certain administrative procedures, coordinate the execution plan with the police, court and the law and human rights ministry.
The officce also still had to prepare the convict himself and his family for the execution, Marbun said. end (*)


