Free Earlier, Lidya Pratiwi Changes Name to Maria Eleanor, Wants to Close the Past & Start Fresh?

Kapanlagi.com - The figure of Lidya Pratiwi who went viral because of her involvement in the murder of her lover turned out to have been released from prison. She received a remission of 30 months and was completely released on November 24, 2018.

However, it is also known that after being released, Lidya changed her name to Maria Eleanor. So, what made Lidya change her name? Did she change her name to start a new beginning?

1. Change of Name

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It was revealed that Lidya had indeed applied for a name change for quite some time. This was stated by Eko Heriyanto, the Public Relations Officer of the West Jakarta District Court.

"After checking the data, Lidya had submitted a request to the West Jakarta District Court and the judge granted it. In essence, granting permission to the applicant to change their name to Maria Eleanor," said Eko Heriyanto, the Public Relations Officer of the West Jakarta District Court, when met at his office on Tuesday (9/6) as quoted by Insertlive.

2. Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison

Lidya herself was sentenced to 14 years in prison for being proven to have assisted in the murder of her lover, Naek Gonggom Hutagalung. The main mastermind behind the murder was her own uncle and mother, Tony Yusuf and Vince Yusuf. They were also assisted by Tony's friend, Ade Sukardi, who worked as a security guard. Naek, at that time, was in a romantic relationship with Lidya and was executed while staying at the Putri Duyung cottage in Ancol, North Jakarta.

(kpl/frs)