The Ghost Story of Jeruk Purut, the Head-Carrying Pastor

the jeruk purut ghost
is often associated with its appearance at the Jeruk Purut TPU located on Jalan Jeruk Purut, Cilandak Timur Village, Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta.

The TPU is actually well maintained, but in 1986 the cemetery guard saw a ghost wandering around the cemetery. It is said that the ghost was wearing clothes resembling a priest and carrying his own head which was held and followed by a large black dog.

The testimony of the tomb guard spread widely, and was then believed by the community until now. Even the cause of the ghost’s wandering is still very unclear.

There are also those who say that the head of this Pastor ghost is severed because it was beheaded by his enemy in ancient times, because this ghost used to risk himself for his religion. This mystical story is spreading even more widely with the presence of places that are believed to be the appearance of this invisible creature.

This story also became widely known in 1986, when a grave guard claimed to have seen this scary figure. The ghost of this stump-headed priest is depicted walking in the middle of the night in a black robe, carrying his own head, and accompanied by howling dogs. There are several versions of the story about the origins of this ghost, including the story of a priest who was the victim of a stabbing during the Dutch era

Creepy Figure:
The ghost of this stump-headed priest has become an icon for the mystical stories at Jeruk Purut TPU. He is depicted as a figure wearing a black robe and walking in the middle of the night, often accompanied by howling dogs.

Diverse Origins:
There are several versions of the story about how this ghost came to be. Some believe that he was a priest who was mistakenly stabbed by someone who thought he was a Dutch colonist. Another version says that he was a priest’s servant who was murdered and beheaded.

Story on the Big Screen:
In 2006, the story of the Jeruk Purut ghost was adapted into a horror film of the same title, further strengthening the fame of this myth.