Arnoldo de Jesús Aguayo Espinoza
Victim of the military dictatorship.
Background
Arnoldo de Jesús Aguayo Espinoza
Victim of the military dictatorship.
Case summary
Arnoldo de Jesús Aguayo Espinoza was an Army non-commissioned officer and DINA agent who operated in facilities such as Villa Grimaldi and the Brigada Purén between 1974 and 1977. As a member of the "Ciervo" and "Leopardo" groups, he participated in the dictatorship's repressive structure, for which he received a conviction for his responsibility in the forced disappearances of Víctor Olea and Mario Carrasco.
MemoriaViva[1]
Statements by Arnoldo de Jesús Aguayo Espinoza, on page 3222, in which he states that he worked for the DINA, belonging to the "Ciervo" Group in 1974, and during the years 1976 or 1977, he does not recall exactly, he was transferred to "Villa Grimaldi," participating in the "Leopardo" Group, in charge of the education area.
He indicates that the "Purén" Brigade and all other brigades were under the command of officer Raúl Iturriaga Neumann, who had his office at the "Villa Grimaldi" facility. Subsequently, the command of the "Purén" Brigade moved to the corner of Calle Irán and Los Plátanos, and he began working for the Brigade's General Staff as the personnel officer.
He adds that on the second floor was the office of Urrich, who took command of the Brigade, replacing Iturriaga.
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