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Lawyer Kamaruddin Simanjuntak dies after representing Brigadier J’s family
Indonesian lawyer Kamaruddin Simanjuntak died in Jakarta on Monday, October 19.
He was known for representing the family of Nofriansyah Yosua Hutabarat, a police officer known as Brigadier J. His work brought him public attention during the murder case involving Brigadier J and former police official Ferdy Sambo.
A colleague said Kamaruddin had received regular dialysis for several years, but did not know the details of his illness.
He died at Pelni Hospital, and his body was to be taken to the Ukrida funeral home.
His family had not yet agreed on funeral arrangements, according to the colleague.
His death matters to people who followed the case because he had represented the victim’s family.
Lawyer Kamaruddin Simanjuntak, known for representing the family of Brigadier J, died on October 19, 2026.
He died at Pelni Hospital in Jakarta, according to the reports.
Reports gave different times of death: one said 2:47 a.m. and another said 3:00 a.m. local time.
His former colleague Martin Lukas Simanjuntak said Kamaruddin had undergone regular dialysis for several years.
Kamaruddin’s funeral arrangements were still awaiting agreement from his family.
- Who
- Kamaruddin Simanjuntak, a lawyer who represented Brigadier J’s family.
- What
- He died at age 52, according to Okezone.
- When
- October 19, 2026. Reports gave times of 2:47 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. local time.
- Where
- Pelni Hospital in Jakarta, Indonesia.
- Why
- Not stated. A former colleague said Kamaruddin had undergone regular dialysis for several years.
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Kamaruddin’s brother Rustani asked colleagues not to share images of Kamaruddin while he was recovering.
Kamaruddin died at Pelni Hospital in Jakarta; reports gave the time as either 2:47 a.m. or 3:00 a.m. local time.
Martin Lukas Simanjuntak said Kamaruddin’s body would be placed at the Ukrida funeral home while the family discussed funeral arrangements.
- Age
- 52
- Date of death
- October 19, 2026
- Reported time of death
- 2:47 a.m. or 3:00 a.m. local time
- Hospital
- Pelni Hospital, Jakarta
- Funeral home
- Ukrida funeral home
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What people are saying
I don’t know the details, but what is certain is that for several years he had been undergoing regular dialysis.
I was so sad to get a phone call this morning, Monday (19/10/2026), from Jakarta. Farewell on your journey to eternity, my kind brother; you made so many sacrifices for our family. May God strengthen, sustain and comfort the family you leave behind.