Francisco Javier García Gaztelu
Francisco Javier García Gaztelu | |
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| Born | 12 February 1966 |
| Other names | Txapote, Perretxiko, Jon, Xabier, Otsagi |
| Citizenship | Spanish |
| Organization | Euskadi Ta Askatasuna |
| Known for | Multiple high-profile political assassinations |
| Criminal status | Convicted |
| Criminal charge | Kidnapping and murder |
Francisco Javier García Gaztelu (12 February 1966), alias "Txapote", is a Basque separatist terrorist who is responsible for the assassination of several Basque politicians. He is also known by the aliases Perretxiko, Jon, Xabier, and Otsagi, among others. He was part of the "hard wing" of ETA and never showed any sign of repentance for his actions or condemned those of the group.
Arrested in 2001, he currently serves multiple sentences, adding up to 500 years of imprisonment.