Some political scientists have ascribed the relative bloodiness of the coup to the stability of the existing democratic system, which required extreme action to overturn. Some of the worst cases of human rights violation occurred during the early period: in October 1973, at least 70 people were killed throughout the country by the Caravan of Death. Charles Horman and Frank Teruggi, both U.S. journalists, "disappeared",Bonnefoy, Pascale. 28 January 2015. "2 Sentenced in Murders in Chile Coup ." The New York Times. Retrieved 20 June 2015. as did Víctor Olea Alegría, a member of the Socialist Party, and many others, in 1973. British priest Michael Woodward, who vanished within 10 days of the coup, was tortured and beaten to death aboard the Chilean naval ship, Esmeralda.My 35-year fight to find Pinochet torturers who killed my brother . The Guardian. 8 November 2008. Retrieved 20 June 2016.Chilean ex-navy officers found guilty of murdering priest . The Guardian. 9 May 2013. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
