Bound for jail over 1973 murder, Chile general kills self inquirer.net - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from inquirer.net Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
A retired Chilean general killed himself on Tuesday before he could be jailed for the 1973 murder of beloved folk singer Victor Jara in the aftermath of a military coup that installed dictator Augusto Pinochet, the attorney general's office said.
Folk singer Victor Jara was held in a sports stadium where he was interrogated, tortured and killed. The soldiers, aged between 73 and 85, will now have to serve sentences of between 8 and 25 years.
Chilean Court Sends Elderly Ex-soldiers To Jail Over Singer s 1973 Murder barrons.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from barrons.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.