The Jackal of Nahueltoro
The Jackal of Nahueltoro | |
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Valenzuela during his September 1960 arrest | |
| Born | Jorge del Carmen Valenzuela Torres 23 August 1938 Cocharcas, Chile |
| Died | 30 April 1963 (aged 24) Chillán, Chile |
| Cause of death | Execution by firing squad |
| Resting place | Cemetery of San Carlos, Chile |
| Other names | Fake names: José Jorge Castillo Torres Jorge Sandoval Espinoza José del Carmen Valenzuela Torres Aliases: El Campano ("The Bell") El Canaca ("The Chinaman") La Trucha ("The Trout") |
| Criminal status | Executed |
| Conviction | Murder (6 counts) |
| Criminal penalty | Death |
| Accomplice | Rosa Rivas (1960) |
| Details | |
| Victims | 6–7 |
| Date | 20 August 1960 |
| Weapon | Scythe |
Date apprehended | 19 September 1960 |
Jorge del Carmen Valenzuela Torres (23 August 1938 – 30 April 1963), popularly known as "El Chacal de Nahueltoro" (The Jackal of Nahueltoro), was a Chilean farmer and mass murderer who killed his partner and his five stepchildren in what the Investigations Police of Chile has called one of the most important crimes of twentieth century Chile. After spending almost 3 years in prison, he was sentenced to execution by firing squad, which was carried out in 1963. His execution sparked an important debate in Chilean society, questioning the legitimacy of executing a man who had shown regret and rehabilitation.