Boarding house landlord reveals suspect's daily temper
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The landlord of a boarding house in Bandung, Indonesia, described the suspect in a woman's assault as temperamental.
- The suspect, identified as TH, allegedly became aggressive towards his wife and other residents.
- The landlord recounted instances where the suspect reacted with anger to minor issues and threats of violence.
The landlord of a boarding house in Bandung, Indonesia, has revealed details about the daily behavior of a man accused of assaulting a woman, leaving her blind. Resa Rohendi, the landlord, described TH, who had been renting a room since March 9, as a temperamental individual prone to conflict.
Rohendi stated that TH often displayed aggression towards his wife and other residents. He recalled an incident where the suspect, while intoxicated, challenged him to a fight, though TH later apologized after sobering up. Minor actions by neighbors were perceived by TH as insults, leading to threats of physical violence.
"The landlady asked where Pey was going, and he replied 'to buy rice' with a raised voice," Rohendi recounted. He also mentioned that TH would not say excuse me when passing other residents' rooms with his motorcycle. When a resident who had lived there for six years passed by without acknowledging TH, the suspect allegedly threatened to hit him and contacted Rohendi about it.
The landlady asked where Pey was going, and he replied 'to buy rice' with a raised voice.
Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.