THE HEARTBROKEN family of the British dad who was stabbed to death in Bali are raising funds to bring his body back home.
Matt Harper, 48, from Gloucester, was found dead from multiple stab wounds in his home on the Indonesian island last week.
And now his devastated family has set up a GoFundme page in a bid to raise money to fly his body back to the UK.
Cops are probing his death but have said that the current working theory is that his death was "suicide" – alleging he stabbed himself multiple times.
In a post from Matt's family his stepdaughter Lauren said he had died "in the most horrific and tragic way" but the circumstances "cannot be discussed at this present time due to an ongoing investigation."
She branded him "the best son, brother, husband, brother in law, uncle and fantastic Daddy to his children" and added: "We are truly heartbroken, we know Matt was a character and one that we can never forget.
"He was loved by so many of you, friends all over the world, near and far. He was funny, kind and intelligent; he would have done anything for those he loved.
"Please let’s all come together and help the family get Matt back to us in the UK which would at least provide some comfort knowing he is near to us."
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His friends said that Matt who worked in Bali since February 2020, was on a video call with loved ones back in the UK when he was allegedly murdered.
But his Indonesian-born girlfriend Emmy Pakpahan who was quizzed by cops and remains under investigation, claims he was "hallucinating" and seemed "scared" before he died.
She claims he had a mental episode and deliberately harmed himself – saying he was in a “scared” state after waking at 3.30 am last Thursday.
She then filmed tragic Matt’s final moments through a window, sobbing on film: “Oh my god, oh my god. I don’t know what to do, I don’t know what to do.”
YOU’RE NOT ALONE
EVERY 90 minutes in the UK a life is lost to suicide.
It doesn't discriminate, touching the lives of people in every corner of society – from the homeless and unemployed to builders and doctors, reality stars and footballers.
It's the biggest killer of people under the age of 35, more deadly than cancer and car crashes.
And men are three times more likely to take their own life than women.
Yet it's rarely spoken of, a taboo that threatens to continue its deadly rampage unless we all stop and take notice, now.
That is why The Sun launched the You're Not Alone campaign.
The aim is that by sharing practical advice, raising awareness and breaking down the barriers people face when talking about their mental health, we can all do our bit to help save lives.
Let's all vow to ask for help when we need it, and listen out for others… You're Not Alone.
If you, or anyone you know, needs help dealing with mental health problems, the following organisations provide support:
- CALM, www.thecalmzone.net, 0800 585 858
- Heads Together, www.headstogether.org.uk
- Mind, www.mind.org.uk, 0300 123 3393
- Papyrus, www.papyrus-uk.org, 0800 068 41 41
- Samaritans, www.samaritans.org, 116 123
- Movember, www.uk.movember.com
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