Polres Metro Jakarta Timur recently conducted a pre-reconstruction of the case involving the death of Kenzha Ezra Walewangko (22), a student at the Indonesia Christian University (UKI). The police, however, have not yet concluded that the incident involved a group assault.
Pre-Reconstruction Details
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Location: UKI campus, Cawang, East Jakarta.
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Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
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Total Scenes: 70 scenes enacted by witnesses.
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Key Statement: Kombes Nicolas Ari Lilipaly, the East Jakarta Metro Police Chief, emphasized that the lack of evidence of group assault challenges their initial beliefs.
Investigation Status
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Scene Description: The reenactment depicted the events from when the victim arrived at the campus reading park to being taken to the hospital.
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Number of Scenes: Over 50 scenes were reconstructed, numbered with additional alphabets (e.g., A, B, C), totaling around 70 scenes related to the case.
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Objective: To gather evidence to determine if there was any criminal activity leading to the student from the UKI Faculty of Social and Political Sciences’ death.
Official Statements
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Caution Urged: Nicolas emphasized the need for meticulous investigation to avoid wild assumptions and false accusations. The focus remains on facts and data to uphold justice.
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Family’s Hope: The victim’s family, including cousin Praicy Tania Tewu, attended the pre-reconstruction, urging a thorough investigation to unveil the truth behind the incident.
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University’s Support: UKI’s Vice Rector for Academic Affairs and Innovation, Hulman Panjaitan, affirmed the university’s full support for the police’s efforts to ensure justice for the victim’s family and friends.