Francisco Antonio Valdebenito Medina died that day at 3:00 hours, on a public street, Pasaje 1 of the población Emergencia in Talcahuano, due to a thoracic-abdominal gunshot wound and acute anemia, as stated in the Medical Death Certificate signed by a forensic physician.

According to statements provided by his mother, on the night of October 20, 1973, her son was arrested at his home in the población Emergencia in Talcahuano by Carabineros officers, with the reasons for the apprehension unknown.

The following day, neighbors informed her that the young man had died at the hands of his captors. She then went to the «Armando Alarcón del Canto» Carabineros station, where she was told that she should go to the Concepción Morgue.

Indeed, her son's remains were found at that location.

Considering the gathered background information and the investigation conducted, the Superior Council of this Corporation reached the conviction that Francisco Antonio Valdebenito Medina was executed by State agents outside of any legal process. Consequently, it declared him a victim of human rights violations.