Autopsy report of Mati postponed due to fresh conflicting statements from Indonesian police

The police investigation into the tragic death of Spanish volunteer Maria Matilde Muñoz Cazorla, commonly known as Mati, is ongoing, contrary to previous statements that it had been completed. The local police in Lombok Island, Indonesia, are leading the investigation, with support from the police in Jakarta and the central police station in Lembar.

The accused, who was arrested shortly after Mati's body was discovered on Batu Bolong beach, is currently under investigation for up to 60 days, as per the Indonesian law. During this period, the police are tightening the net on potential new suspects, suspecting that the accused may not have acted alone.

The accused is said to have changed Mati's body at least four times before taking her to the beach, which is only 700 meters away from the hotel where she was staying. The exact circumstances surrounding her death are still unclear, and the police are awaiting the doctor's report from the autopsy.

The autopsy of Mati began at 8:00 AM at Bhayangkara Hospital in Mataram, Lombok Island. A dozen students in training were present during the procedure, providing an opportunity for them to learn from this tragic event. Unfortunately, Mati's remains were used as part of the learning process.

The autopsy was advanced due to the workload of the only forensic doctor in the area, who had to travel to another nearby island after completing Mati's autopsy. Officers involved in the investigation are working long hours, to the extent that they are sleeping at the police station to ensure the case progresses as quickly as possible.

Neighbors in the Bukit Loco neighborhood noticed a strong odor during July, which they thought could be from an animal's body. It was only later that they discovered the source of the smell was Mati's body.

Mati, who always wanted to do good, contributed significantly to the local community. She taught Spanish and English altruistically and even learned Indonesian to better connect with the people she was helping. Her nephew and family representative have stated that if the autopsy matches the police's version of events, they will accept the report and try to have Mati's ashes repatriated after cremation.

The accused could face sentences ranging from 20 years in prison to life imprisonment in the upcoming trial. The police are using the full 60 days allowed since the arrest to deliver the final report to the Indonesian prosecutor's office. As of now, no new information about the family's plans for Mati's remains or the autopsy report has been provided.

Yasmara Harahap, the top police official, has taken the case personally due to the media attention it is generating. The police are determined to bring justice for Mati and bring closure to her family and friends.