Australia insists alleged cyanide-coffee murderer will not face death penalty

By Jewel Topsfield and Karuni Rompies
Updated May 31 2016 - 9:23am, first published 8:31am
Jessica Kumala Wongso is accused of murdering friend Wayan Mirna Salihin in Indonesia. Photo: Twitter
Jessica Kumala Wongso is accused of murdering friend Wayan Mirna Salihin in Indonesia. Photo: Twitter
Wayan Mirna Salihin, allegedly poisoned with cyanide in Jakarta.  Photo: Facebook
Wayan Mirna Salihin, allegedly poisoned with cyanide in Jakarta. Photo: Facebook

Jakarta: Australia insists an Australian permanent resident charged with murdering her friend with cyanide-laced coffee will not face the death penalty in Indonesia if found guilty, despite police now claiming it is up to the judges.

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