Man faces execution in Indonesia for killing 42 women

Indonesia will soon execute a sorcerer who was found guilty a decade ago of killing 42 women.

Ahmad Suradji reportedly carried out the murders to increase his magical powers.

Suradji, 57, has been held at prison in North Sumatra province since 1998, when an Indonesian court sentenced him to death.

Lawyer Adi Mansar said today had received formal notification from the prosecutors’ office that his client would soon be executed.

He said he had not been informed of the date or place, but said Suradji was placed in isolation on Monday, indicating the execution could occur within days.

He said he met his client in prison, “and I think that was our last meeting”.