Brazilian Authorities Conduct Second Autopsy in Mount Rinjani Climbing Death
A second autopsy was performed on the body of Juliana Marines, a Brazilian citizen who died after a fall while climbing Mount Rinjani in East Lombok, Indonesia. The additional examination took place in Brazil shortly after her remains were repatriated from Bali.
The re-autopsy, conducted days after the body arrived in Brazil, is a standard procedure, according to a senior forensic expert involved in the initial examination in Bali. The expert, Ida Bagus Putu Alit, explained that the practice aligns with forensic protocols in both Indonesia and Brazil. “It is indeed the right of the family to autopate,” he stated. “In principle, forensic doctors are neutral, impartial.”
Alit, who performed the initial autopsy at Bali Mandara Hospital on Friday, June 27, 2025, emphasized that his team had no direct communication with forensic specialists in Brazil. He further indicated that he anticipates minimal discrepancies between the findings of the two examinations. “So there may be differences but in principle it is the same,” Alit explained, adding that the re-autopsy results will serve as further evidence and contribute to a formal opinion regarding the cause of death.
The initial autopsy aimed to establish the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident on Mount Rinjani. While details regarding the specifics of the fall remain limited, authorities have confirmed the incident occurred during a climbing expedition.
The case highlights the complexities involved in investigating deaths of foreign nationals abroad and the importance of respecting the wishes of grieving families. The findings from both autopsies will be crucial in providing closure and understanding the events leading to Juliana Marines’ death.
(Dek/IDN)
