American killer in Bali ‘suitcase murder’ case deported from Indonesia to face US charges
South China Morning Post
by Agence France-PresseFebruary 25, 2026
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An American man convicted of murdering the mother of his then-pregnant teenage girlfriend was deported from Indonesia to face US charges. Tommy Schaefer, 32, who had served time for killing the woman in Bali in 2018, was released early from prison last week and随后 transferred to an immigration detention center. He was deported on Tuesday and is set to appear in a Chicago courtroom.
Schaefer’s case gained international attention after he fatally shot the mother of his teenage girlfriend at a luxury hotel in Bali. The girl was pregnant with Schaefer’s child at the time of the incident. After being convicted, Schaefer served six years in an Indonesian prison before being released early due to good behavior. His release and subsequent deportation were carried out after months of legal proceedings involving both US and Indonesian authorities.
The case highlights the complexities of international law enforcement cooperation. Indonesia’s decision to deport Schaefer despite his
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Originally published on South China Morning Post on 2/25/2026