In Flores, a Pastor's Death Sentence

The Supreme Court has ordered the execution of a pastor convicted of murdering a former nun with whom he had babies and a secret affair.

April 22, 2014

Supreme Court Justice Gayus Topane Lumbuun cannot get rid of the words from his memory. "If I am not sentenced to death, then God is giving me another chance to change," said Herman Jumat Masan, as quoted by an online media outlet. "On the other hand, if I have to be executed, perhaps that is how I am supposed to die."

Herman, also known as Herder, 46, is a former pastor from Adonara, East Nusa Tenggara. While serving the church, Herman had an illic

...

More Articles