Alexander Stevanus de Fretes (52), a resident of Rungkut Harapan, Surabaya, was found dead in his home on Friday, April 11, 2025. His face was in a gruesome condition when he was discovered. It is suspected that he died and was then attacked by his own pet dogs. However, the police are still investigating the exact cause of his death.
His body was first discovered by his brother, Henry de Fretes, who had stopped by to feed him before going to work. Henry had been taking care of his brother, who had been suffering from tuberculosis.
When Henry returned home from work, he heard the dogs barking continuously from inside the house, which seemed unusual. When he entered the house, he found his brother dead, surrounded by his pet dogs. Henry, knowing that his brother loved his dogs and often slept with them, found the situation distressing and contacted the police.
The police arrived at the scene, evacuated the body, and conducted an investigation. The head of the local police station, Ajun Komisaris Polisi Agus Santoso, stated that they are still investigating the cause of death and have performed an autopsy on the body.
Meanwhile, the ten pet dogs have been taken into custody by the local animal control department for quarantine. The investigation is ongoing to determine whether the dogs were involved in the death of their owner.
The tragic incident has shocked the local community, as Alexander was known to be a loving and caring individual, especially towards his pet dogs. The circumstances surrounding his death are still unclear, and authorities are working diligently to uncover the truth.
Update:
Following the tragic death of Alexander Stevanus de Fretes, the community has come together to mourn his passing. Friends and family have expressed their condolences and shared fond memories of him. The local police continue their investigation to determine the exact cause of his death.
Translation to Indonesian:
Alexander Stevanus de Fretes (52), seorang penduduk Rungkut Harapan, Surabaya, ditemukan tewas di rumahnya pada Jumat, 11 April 2025. Wajahnya dalam kondisi mengerikan ketika ditemukan. Diduga bahwa dia meninggal dan kemudian diserang oleh anjing peliharaannya sendiri. Namun, polisi masih menyelidiki penyebab pasti kematiannya.
Jasadnya pertama kali ditemukan oleh saudaranya, Henry de Fretes, yang sempat mampir untuk memberinya makan sebelum pergi bekerja. Henry telah merawat saudaranya yang menderita tuberkulosis.
Ketika Henry pulang dari kerja, ia mendengar anjing-anjing terus menggonggong dari dalam rumah, yang terasa tidak biasa. Ketika dia masuk ke rumah, dia menemukan saudaranya sudah meninggal, dikelilingi oleh anjing peliharaannya. Henry, mengetahui bahwa saudaranya sangat mencintai anjingnya dan sering tidur bersama mereka, merasa terpukul dan menghubungi polisi.
Polisi tiba di tempat kejadian, mengevakuasi jasadnya, dan melakukan penyelidikan. Kepala kantor polisi setempat, Ajun Komisaris Polisi Agus Santoso, menyatakan bahwa mereka masih menyelidiki penyebab kematian dan telah melakukan autopsi pada jasadnya.
Sementara itu, sepuluh anjing peliharaan telah dibawa oleh departemen kontrol hewan setempat untuk karantina. Penyelidikan masih berlangsung untuk menentukan apakah anjing-anjing terlibat dalam kematian pemiliknya.
Insiden tragis ini telah menggemparkan komunitas lokal, karena Alexander dikenal sebagai individu yang penuh kasih, terutama terhadap anjing peliharaannya. Keadaan seputar kematiannya masih belum jelas, dan pihak berwenang bekerja keras untuk mengungkap kebenaran.