Two weeks ago, throngs of visitors packed the Purbalingga District Court grounds in Central Java, curious to catch a glimpse of defendant Sumanto. Since being dubbed the "cannibal from Purbalingga", Sumanto has acquired almost celebrity status. Hundreds of visitors packed the courtroom, which usually only seats 35 people. Hundreds of other visitors crowded the front lawn of the court grounds.

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