Body of American found in suitcase in Bali
- 10 years ago
The body of Sheila Von Wiese Mack was found stuffed inside a suitcase on the Indonesian tourist island of Bali.
Police say the killing took place on Tuesday.
The victim's 19-year-old daughter Heather Louise Mack and her boyfriend, Tommy Schaefer -- seen here -- have been arrested.
Forensic investigators say the victim suffered severe blunt force injuries.
(SOUNDBITE) (Bahasa Indonesia) SANGLAH HOSPITAL FORENSIC DOCTOR, IDA BAGUS PUTU ALIT, SAYING:
"From the existing wound we found that the victim was hit by a blunt object on her face and head."
The suitcase containing the 62 year old's body was found in the trunk of a taxi at the high-end St. Regis hotel.
Police say her daughter and Schaefer left the suitcase in the taxi and went to check out -- but didn't return after two hours.
The young couple was apprehended Wednesday at a nearby budget hotel after a day-long police chase.
Police say the killing took place on Tuesday.
The victim's 19-year-old daughter Heather Louise Mack and her boyfriend, Tommy Schaefer -- seen here -- have been arrested.
Forensic investigators say the victim suffered severe blunt force injuries.
(SOUNDBITE) (Bahasa Indonesia) SANGLAH HOSPITAL FORENSIC DOCTOR, IDA BAGUS PUTU ALIT, SAYING:
"From the existing wound we found that the victim was hit by a blunt object on her face and head."
The suitcase containing the 62 year old's body was found in the trunk of a taxi at the high-end St. Regis hotel.
Police say her daughter and Schaefer left the suitcase in the taxi and went to check out -- but didn't return after two hours.
The young couple was apprehended Wednesday at a nearby budget hotel after a day-long police chase.