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Sergio Arnoldo Burgos Mautz

Taxista — 25 years old.

Background

StatusNational Commission for Reparation and Reconciliation Violation of Human Rights
DateMay 5, 1986
Locationla Union, la Union, X Los Lagos
Age25 years old
OccupationTaxista
AffiliationSin Militancia

Case summary

Sergio Arnoldo Burgos Mautz was a 25-year-old taxi driver with no political affiliation who was murdered on May 5, 1986, in La Unión. He was kidnapped in his own vehicle and attacked with multiple sharp-force injuries by a member of the Army and a civilian, in an act of abuse of power that remained unpunished by the justice system.

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Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos[1]

Sergio Arnoldo Burgos Mautz died that day at 23:55 hours, on the La Greda road, due to throat cutting and acute anemia, as certified by the Death Certificate. The Autopsy Protocol confirms the cause of death, noting that there were 17 wounds caused by a sharp-edged weapon, which was double-edged.

According to the records contained in the judicial proceedings and witness statements provided to the Court, the crime was perpetrated by a member of the Ejército and a civilian, for sentimental motives.

Around 22:00 hours that day, witnesses saw him driving his own taxi, accompanied by other individuals who were holding him under duress. Subsequently, the vehicle headed toward the La Greda sector. The following morning, on the outskirts of the city, the body of Sergio Burgos was found, which presented multiple stab wounds.

The judicial process ended with a temporary dismissal of the case, despite the multiple pieces of evidence regarding the participation of specific individuals as perpetrators of the crime.

Considering the background information gathered by this Corporation, the Superior Council concluded that the death of Sergio Arnoldo Burgos Mautz was due to an abuse of power committed by an agent of the State, who acted for personal motives, with the authorities condoning the act and ensuring his impunity. Therefore, he was declared a victim of human rights violations.

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How to cite this record

DondeEstan.cl (2026). Sergio Arnoldo Burgos Mautz. Retrieved on June 4, 2026, from https://dondeestan.cl/record/sergio-arnoldo-burgos-mautz. Original sources: Museum of Memory (https://interactivos.museodelamemoria.cl/victims/?p=1451).