The Ideal Model of Criminal Law Enforcement in Indonesia Based on Traditional Religious Magis (Case Study of Vina Film)

Abstract

Objectives: This paper explores the ideal model for criminal law enforcement in Indonesia concerning traditional religious shamans, using the case study of the film "Vina: Sebelum 7 Hari."

Methods: This research was conducted using a qualitative descriptive approach, relying solely on literature review sources to determine whether there is room for integrating traditional religious shamans into the criminal law enforcement framework in Indonesia. The film, directed by Anggy Umbara and starring Nayla Purnama as Vina, Lydia Kandou as Vina's grandmother, and Yusuf Mahardika as Zaki, is based on a true story about the tragic murder of a young couple in Cirebon eight years ago. The plot revolves around the brutal death of Vina, a 16-year-old girl from Cirebon, and her lover, Eky, in 2016. Initially, the family believed the deaths were accidental, but police investigations revealed numerous inconsistencies, prompting further inquiry. Six days after the couple's death, Vina’s friend invited her family over, where a sudden possession occurred, during which the friend claimed to be inhabited by Vina’s spirit. Through this vessel, the supernatural entity narrated the events leading up to Vina's death, revealing that Vina and Eky were attacked by a motorcycle gang. Eky was brutally murdered, and Vina was tortured and assaulted by the gang, driven by the jealousy of a member named Egi, who secretly loved Vina.

Results: The study suggests that the ideal model for criminal law enforcement in Indonesia could incorporate traditional religious practices, such as invoking supernatural guidance, alongside modern investigative methods.

Conclusions: Combining traditional and modern approaches may enhance the effectiveness of law enforcement, particularly in cases where conventional methods alone may be insufficient, as demonstrated by the tragic events depicted in "Vina: Sebelum 7 Hari."