Madiun police investigate crime scene in mother and toddler murder case

Forensic teams from the East Java Regional Police and Madiun City Police conducted a crime scene investigation on Monday regarding the murder, mutilation, and burning of Dini Hardiyanti, 30, and her 4-year-old child, AGF.

Investigators focused on a newly constructed furnace in the backyard of a residence on Jalan Kunir, Madiun, which is suspected to have been used to burn the victims' bodies. During the search, officers recovered several items, including a bent hammer and glasses, to assist in the investigation of Dwi Bagus Martono, the victim's unofficial husband who has been detained.

The investigation also extends to Hotel Mataram, where a dispute reportedly occurred on September 20, 2026, and a house on Jalan Doho, which is believed to be part of the sequence of events following the initial incident.