Seputarkarawang.com - Karawang, The tragic death case of Trialdo Pratama, a 1.5 year old toddler in Pejaten Village, Cibuaya District, Karawang, has revealed heartbreaking facts. The victim, who is familiarly called Al, breathed his last breath on Tuesday (14/4/2026) in a pathetic physical condition. Based on information from his family and eye witnesses, it is strongly suspected that this poor boy was the victim of severe abuse by R, a man who was the lover of the victim's biological mother, Norma. This tragedy has now become a sharp focus because there were irregularities in the victim's body which did not match the accident alibi.Suspicions arose when Komalasari, the victim's stepmother, saw firsthand the condition of the body which was covered in unusual bruises when it was referred to Hastien Hospital. He detailed that there were marks of violence that resembled human bites on the right jaw, pinch marks on the left thigh, and bruises on the forehead and chest. In contrast to these findings, the victim's biological mother gave repeated "don't know" answers, as if covering up the facts behind the loss of her child's life during the medical trip.Surprising testimony also came from the victim's rented neighbor in Pejaten 3 Hamlet, Taswi. He admitted that he often found blue bruises on Al's body every time the toddler was taken out by his mother's boyfriend. Taswi firmly doubts the victim's mother's claim that Al often falls, because the wounds are more identical to human tooth marks. This suspicion was strengthened by Rosmiati, the rented owner's daughter, who saw the victim's final condition, emitting yellow liquid from his mouth and steam from his nose before he was declared dead.
Information from the field stated that the alleged perpetrator, R, who was known to come from Bekasi Regency, had picked up the victim to take him to the workshop where he worked on the day of the incident. Not long after being asked to leave, Al reportedly collapsed and was rushed to the Azzahra Clinic where he eventually died. Currently, local residents are reportedly hunting for the whereabouts of R, who suddenly disappeared after this case emerged, while the community is urging the police to immediately make an arrest.The Karawang Police, through the Head of Public Relations, Ipda Cep Wildan, stated that the police are following up on reports of alleged child abuse. Investigation steps began by collecting witness statements and checking evidence at the crime scene (TKP). The public is now waiting for the firmness of law enforcement officials to reveal the motive behind this cruelty, and to determine whether there was an element of negligence on the part of the biological mother regarding the safety of her child.This case adds to the long list of violence against minors involving people closest to them. This tragedy is a harsh reminder for parents to be more vigilant in providing care and protection. The body of toddler Al has now been laid to rest, but demands for justice continue to flow from the people of Karawang who are furious at the cruel act that took the life of a child who did not understand anything.
