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Sumanto's Transformation, Once Known as a Feared Figure - Now a Hit Content Creator

Sumanto's Transformation, Once Known as a Feared Figure - Now a Hit Content Creator

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Sumanto's Transformation, Once Known as a Feared Figure - Now a Hit Content Creator

Sumanto was once known to the public for his extreme story that sent shivers down people's spines. How could he not? The man from Pelumutan Village, Purbalingga, Central Java was arrested for stealing a corpse from a cemetery to eat it. According to his statement at the time, Sumanto claimed he did it out of curiosity and a peculiar personal belief, not out of hunger.

Now, this figure who once caused a stir is actually sparking warm interactions through his content on TikTok and Instagram. He actively shares moments of eating, mukbang, local culinary delights, light exercises, and even motivational quotes that capture netizens' attention. This image transformation has immediately become a highlight and certainly makes the public curious about how the once-feared figure has now become a favorite on social media.

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On Instagram, Sumanto appears with a much friendlier style, often sharing daily content such as enjoying satay, tasting gourami fish, doing morning exercises, and conveying inspirational messages.

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The Instagram account @sumantoofficial_ and TikTok with the same username have successfully garnered nearly 24 thousand followers (Instagram) and 163 thousand (TikTok), who are always eager for the latest updates from Sumanto.

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Who would have thought, the man who was once hunted for a cannibalism case is now often pursued by brands for endorsements, as proof of his capability to attract public attention.

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In addition, the shift in public perception is quite significant, where now more and more netizens are actually using Sumanto's cannibalism case from around 2003 as material for jokes.

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Due to the virality of the Sumanto case, in 2004 there was a horror film about a butcher based on the true story of the cannibal, titled 'KANIBAL - SUMANTO'. This film starred Jeremias Nyangoen.

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In 2024, comedian Aming was widely highlighted because it was reported that he would play the character Sumanto in a documentary film about the true story of Sumanto directed by Agus Makkie.

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Not stopping there, in 2025 there will be another new film titled 'LABINAK: THEY ARE HERE' which also carries the theme of cannibalism, continuing the legacy of that classic film.

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Interestingly, the production team of 'LABINAK', which will be released in theaters starting August 21, 2025, invites film lovers from the homeland to watch together with Sumanto, which immediately made netizens excited.

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The public that once talked about Sumanto with fear now casually discusses the mukbang content or light jokes that he shares with humor in the comments section.

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Sumanto is now not just a former inmate, but a figure who has successfully regained public trust through simple yet impactful daily content.