Kapanlagi.com - Reynhard Sinaga, an Indonesian student pursuing his PhD in England, was sentenced to life imprisonment on Monday (6/1/2019). The 36-year-old man was found guilty of raping 48 men in Manchester, England.
So who is Reynhard Sinaga really? How could he commit rape against 195 men? Here are the terrifying facts about this sexual predator.
1. Family Background
Reynhard Sinaga's Apartment © manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Reynhard Sinaga comes from a well-off family. Manchester Evening News revealed that his parents work in a bank (not specified whether it's his father or mother), and they are the ones who cover the expenses for the apartment where Reynhard lives in Manchester.
Further investigation by BBC reveals that Reynhard's family currently resides in Depok. Meanwhile, Reynhard's father is a businessman involved in various industries.
2. Raping 195 Men
During the investigation process, Reynhard is suspected of raping a total of 195 men over a period of 2.5 years. He would lure the victims to his apartment and rape them while they were asleep after being drugged.
3. Most Victims Are Teenagers
Reynhard Sinaga © manchestereveningnews.co.uk
According to Merdeka, most of Reynhard Sinaga's victims are young men, specifically teenagers and young adults in their twenties.
4. Targeting People Having Fun
According to Judge Suzanne Goddard, Reynhard's victims are usually people who are just out having fun, "Typically people who come to Manchester just to have fun with their friends at night."
5. Targeting Heterosexual Victims
Reynhard Sinaga would usually leave his apartment late at night, waiting for victims in front of clubs, specifically heterosexual men who were kicked out by club security or dumped by their partners. Some other victims were individuals who didn't have money to go home, their phone batteries died, or other victims who were in a sick condition.
6. Recording of Rape on Mobile Phone
Reynhard Sinaga © manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Reynhard was found guilty of committing 159 offenses, including 136 rapes recorded on his two mobile phones. Meanwhile, the police themselves have not been able to identify 70 other victims.
7. Rapist with the Most Victims in England
Ian Rushton, the local prosecutor, revealed that Rynhard Sinaga is the rapist with the most victims in the history of English law.
8. Reynhard Sinaga to the Judge: Victims Enjoyed It
Reynhard Sinaga © manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Reynhard Sinaga made a defense to the judge. Without showing remorse, Reynhard claimed that the victims enjoyed his actions and only pretended to faint. The court rejected Reynhard's statement because in some video recordings, the victims can be heard sleeping and snoring while Reynhard committed his vile acts.
9. There are Victims Who Want to Commit Suicide
A victim even wanted to commit suicide because of Reynhard Sinaga's actions.
"I reached a point where I felt my life was worthless. This nightmare became a reality," said a victim in a statement read in court.
10. Judge's Opinion
Judge Goddard described Reynhard as, "dangerous, extremely sick, perverted, and insensitive."
"You are a raping devil who preys on young men. One victim called you a monster," said Goddard to Reynhard Sinaga.
(kpl/jje)
Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.