Dr. Ida Ayu Sri Indra Laksmi, a doctor at Kerobokan Women’s Prison, explained that Megawe’s health had been regularly checked, and she had been receiving dialysis treatments with assistance from prison staff. The prison authorities also ensured that her body was properly prepared for burial, coordinating with her family for the funeral arrangements.

“We express our condolences for the passing of Margriet Christina Megawe. We have coordinated with the family to honor her rights as a human being,” Andiyani added, acknowledging the tragic circumstances surrounding her death.

In 2016, Megawe was sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty of premeditated murder, child abuse, and neglect. The case garnered widespread attention both in Indonesia and internationally when Angeline was reported missing in May 2015. Megawe initially claimed that the young girl had disappeared near their home in Denpasar.

However, the case took a darker turn when police discovered Angeline’s body buried in the backyard of the house, bound with rope, clutching a doll, and wrapped in a blanket. The discovery shocked the public, and the investigation revealed the horrifying details of the child’s death.

Alongside Megawe, the police also arrested Agustay Hamdamay, an employee at the household, who assisted in burying Angeline’s body. Hamdamay was later sentenced to 10 years in prison for his involvement in the crime. The case brought attention to the issue of child abuse and neglect in Indonesia, sparking outrage across the nation.

Margriet Christina Megawe’s passing closes a tragic chapter in the Angeline murder case, which had already left a deep scar on the local community and the public’s consciousness. The case had been one of the most high-profile criminal cases in Bali in recent years, and the justice system’s verdict was seen as a way to address the emotional wounds left behind.

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