Season 3 · Episode 8
The Coffee Date that ended in MURDER... _ The Case of Mirna Salihin
In “The Coffee Date That Ended in Murder… — The Case of Mirna Salihin,” we examine one of Indonesia’s most controversial and widely debated criminal cases. In January 2016, 27-year-old Wayan Mirna Salihin collapsed shortly after drinking an iced...
February 13, 202622m 54s
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Show Notes
In “The Coffee Date That Ended in Murder… — The Case of Mirna Salihin,” we examine one of Indonesia’s most controversial and widely debated criminal cases. In January 2016, 27-year-old Wayan Mirna Salihin collapsed shortly after drinking an iced coffee during a meeting with friends at a Jakarta café. She later died, and toxicology findings pointed to cyanide poisoning.
Suspicion quickly focused on her friend Jessica Kumala Wongso, who had arranged the meeting and ordered the drinks. What followed was a highly publicized investigation and trial that captivated the nation. Prosecutors presented forensic evidence, CCTV footage, and expert testimony, while the defense challenged the methodology, cause of death, and handling of evidence.
The case raised significant legal and forensic questions — from the reliability of toxicology analysis to media influence in high-profile trials. Ultimately, Jessica was convicted and sentenced to prison, though debate surrounding the verdict continues.
This episode carefully reconstructs the timeline, courtroom arguments, and broader implications of a case that remains deeply polarizing.
Suspicion quickly focused on her friend Jessica Kumala Wongso, who had arranged the meeting and ordered the drinks. What followed was a highly publicized investigation and trial that captivated the nation. Prosecutors presented forensic evidence, CCTV footage, and expert testimony, while the defense challenged the methodology, cause of death, and handling of evidence.
The case raised significant legal and forensic questions — from the reliability of toxicology analysis to media influence in high-profile trials. Ultimately, Jessica was convicted and sentenced to prison, though debate surrounding the verdict continues.
This episode carefully reconstructs the timeline, courtroom arguments, and broader implications of a case that remains deeply polarizing.
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