BALI, RAKYAT NEWS – The Angeline murder case remains one of the most shocking and tragic criminal cases in Bali’s recent history. In 2015, the disappearance of 8-year-old Angeline from her home in Denpasar sparked widespread concern and media attention. Initially, her adoptive mother, Margriet Christina Megawe, claimed that Angeline had vanished near their residence without a trace. However, the case soon took a horrifying turn.

After an intense investigation, authorities discovered the lifeless body of Angeline buried in the backyard of her home. The child’s body was bound with rope, wrapped in a blanket, and clutching a doll. This chilling discovery revealed the extent of the abuse Angeline had suffered in her final days, and the revelation sent shockwaves through the Indonesian public and the international community.

Margriet Megawe, Angeline’s adoptive mother, was arrested and charged with premeditated murder, child abuse, and neglect. The investigation also implicated Agustay Hamdamay, a household worker, who was arrested for assisting in the disposal of Angeline’s body. Both were put on trial, and in 2016, the Denpasar District Court sentenced Megawe to life imprisonment for her role in the brutal killing.

The case highlighted the disturbing issue of child abuse and neglect in Indonesia, sparking widespread outrage. It prompted calls for stricter laws and stronger measures to protect vulnerable children in the country. The public outcry was palpable, and many demanded justice for Angeline, whose life was tragically cut short under the cruel actions of those who were supposed to care for her.

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