About the film
General Mayhem: The Killing of Brigadier J is a 2026 true crime documentary directed and written by Rob Sixsmith. It investigates the murder of Nofriansyah Yosua Hutabarat inside the official residence of Inspector General Ferdy Sambo and examines the subsequent police obstruction of justice. Produced by Beach House Pictures, the film runs 89 minutes and is listed as a Singaporean and Indonesian production.
It uses Indonesian and English. The documentary was released worldwide on Netflix on September 18, 2026. Its subject is a specific murder case and the institutional response that followed, placing the investigation and alleged obstruction at the center of the film.
Nana Riskhi Susanti is listed as producer.
Who it is for
It suits viewers interested in true crime, murder investigations and police obstruction of justice. Audiences comfortable with Indonesian- and English-language documentaries may prefer it.
Worth knowing
- Investigates Nofriansyah Yosua Hutabarat’s murder
- Examines police obstruction of justice
- Directed and written by Rob Sixsmith
- 89-minute runtime
- Uses Indonesian and English
Before you press play
- Focuses on a specific murder case
- Contains true crime subject matter
- Released on Netflix
The short of it
General Mayhem: The Killing of Brigadier J concentrates on a murder inside an official residence and the police response afterward. Its short runtime and bilingual presentation frame a focused true crime investigation.