He charged first, killed them next...
Ahmad Suradji's magical skills weren't free. Before he would begin to heal the women who came to him, or perform a ritual to make her more sexually attractive, he first charged her the Indonesian equivalent of between $200 and $400. Once he had the money in hand, he began the "spell" that eventually led to the woman's death.Prior to discovering that he was a serial killer, Ahmad Suradji's neighbors respected him. He would volunteer his time to help out when needed, particularly if the person who needed him was sick. He also gave money to charitable causes. These ostensibly altruistic activities ultimately helped him out, as his neighbors would recommend him to anyone seeking magical healing services.
Most serial killers have a day job. For example, John Wayne Gacy owned a construction and maintenance business. Things were a bit different in Indonesia, where Ahmad Suradji worked as a cattle breeder. His profession required quite a bit of open land, which provided him with a place to bury his victims.
Ahmad Suradji's killing spree lasted from 1986 until 1997, when he was finally captured. It's possible he could have continued his sinister work, had the body of one his victims not been discovered in a local sugarcane field.
After the police identified her and local residents realized she was last seen alive on her way to Suradji for a shamanic ritual, officials searched his house. Inside, authorities found the woman's belongings, as well as those of several other missing women.
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