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Death Row Grandmother Hopes for Freedom Amid Drug Case

7/24/2025

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Summary

Story summary

At 69, British grandmother Lindsay Sandiford clings to hope on death row in Indonesia for drug smuggling. Meanwhile, the "Angel Delight" trio—Lisa Stocker, Jon Collyer, and Phineas Float—face potential release after being caught with 992 grams of cocaine. Indonesia's lenient drug laws could pave a path to freedom for Sandiford after 12 long years.

History

Historical Context

In 2006, Indonesia enacted a strict Narcotics Law, imposing severe penalties, including the death penalty for drug trafficking. This law led to high-profile cases, notably the executions of Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran in April 2015, which sparked international outrage and debates over Indonesia's drug policies and human rights implications, reflecting ongoing tensions between law enforcement and humanitarian concerns.

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Story summary

At 69, British grandmother Lindsay Sandiford clings to hope on death row in Indonesia for drug smuggling. Meanwhile, the "Angel Delight" trio—Lisa Stocker, Jon Collyer, and Phineas Float—face potential release after being caught with 992 grams of cocaine. Indonesia's lenient drug laws could pave a path to freedom for Sandiford after 12 long years.

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