Lindsay Sandiford, a grandmother of three, faces execution by firing squad in Bali after being convicted of smuggling cocaine. After more than a decade in prison, she shared a chilling final wish. Her case shines a spotlight on Indonesia’s harsh drug laws and the possibility of sentence changes.
Grandmother-of-Three Shares Chilling Final Wish Before Bali Execution
Lindsay Sandiford, a grandmother of three, faces execution by firing squad in Bali after being convicted of smuggling 11 pounds of cocaine worth $2.1 million in 2012. She has spent over a decade in the infamous Kerobokan prison, known for severe overcrowding and harsh conditions.
Despite the grim circumstances, Lindsay recently revealed a chilling final wish: she wants no family members to attend her execution and asks for no fuss. “If you want to shoot me, shoot me. Get on with it,” she said calmly.
Her prison life has been tough, sharing a small 10-by-8-foot cell with 13 other women, a space designed for just three. Former cellmates describe Lindsay as often isolated and emotionally withdrawn as her execution nears.
Hope for Commutation Amid Legal Changes in Indonesia
Recent legislative reforms in Indonesia have opened the door for death sentences to be reduced to life imprisonment if inmates demonstrate good behavior. Lindsay, who has spent over ten years behind bars and taught knitting to fellow prisoners, may qualify for this change. However, no official decision has been confirmed yet.
Her case highlights the harsh reality of Indonesia’s strict drug laws and the ongoing debate over capital punishment on the island of Bali. As she awaits her fate, Lindsay’s story continues to draw attention worldwide.