Man accused of killing mother-in-law with food laced in rat poison

10 Jun 2026 • 6:50 PM MYT
The Independent
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Man accused of killing mother-in-law with food laced in rat poison

  • An Indonesian man, Purwadi Wahyudi, 40, has been arrested for allegedly murdering his mother-in-law by feeding her chicken satay laced with rat poison.
  • The suspect reportedly used a courier service to deliver the poisoned meal to the victim, Aminah, at her home in Central Java’s Boyolali area last month.
  • Aminah died shortly after consuming the food, and her body was later exhumed for an autopsy after family members grew suspicious.
  • Forensic results confirmed the presence of rat poison substances in the victim's body, leading investigators to Purwadi Wahyudi.
  • Police stated that the suspect admitted to the crime, citing resentment towards his mother-in-law, and now faces potential penalties including the death penalty or life imprisonment.

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