Tourists die mysteriously

The Jakarta Post, Bali | Fri, 08/06/2010 10:37 AM 

The police are still searching for clues over the cause of death of two foreign tourists, Lucas Jordan from New Zealand and Johannes Henricus of the Netherlands.

The bodies have been taken to Sanglah Hospital for an autopsy.

Jordan, 25, was found on Suluban Beach near Uluwatu in Badung regency on July 27. His friends found his severely wounded body on the beach. Next to the body was a bag containing his passport, photos and a camera.

Dr. Ida Bagus Alit, head of the forensic department, said the autopsy process was still underway. It is being monitored by the Bali Police, the New Zealand Embassy and Jordan's family.

"We are still finding the motive behind the alleged murder," the doctor said.

Meanwhile, Henricus was found hanged in his hotel room in Kuta on Wednesday. He checked in to the hotel on Aug. 3 and was supposed to have checked out the following Wednesday. Wimboko, head of the Kuta Police, said two friends had been looking for him.

He was unable to confirm whether Henricus was murdered or had committed suicide.

"We are still investigating the case," Wimboko said.

- JP/Luh De Suriyan