What the records say
- When
- 18 Jan 1989
- Kind
- Massacre
- Deaths
- 12
- Coordinates
- 6.44° N, 73.34° W
- Description
- 1989 massacre of judicial officials in Simacota, Colombia
Placed at the town its description names, Simacota.
La Rochela massacre
1989 massacre of judicial officials in Simacota, Colombia
The La Rochela massacre occurred on January 18, 1989, at La Rochela, Simacota municipality, Colombia. 15 judicial officials, who were investigating crimes committed in the area, were rounded up and shot by a group of gunmen sent by Rodriguez Gacha. 12 of the officials were killed, while three survived.
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