94. In relation to whether during the confrontation they were able to observe the person “killed” or the shots he may have fired at the troops, soldier William Cruz Libreros stated “not knowing how many shots were fired at the troops” 148 and that “I did not see him during or after the contact” 149; soldier Mauricio Gómez Chacón stated that “I did not see the subject that was killed before, nor during the contact” 150; soldier Miguel Herrera Ospina stated that “I do not know because it was nighttime, you could feel the lead and the explosions but no one could be seen”, “no, I did not observe, neither before the contact nor after the contact.”151 In relation to the manipulation of the body or weapons, Sergeant Mauricio Gómez Chacón clarified that “no, I know nothing because the order is not to touch the cadavers”. 152 Soldier Miguel Herrera Ospina indicated that “no, nothing was manipulated” 153 and soldier William Cruz Librero indicated that “I think it was left until the body was lifted”. 154 95. According to the “patrolling report” the “ammunition used during the Combat” was “ammunition 7.62 = 200; ammunition 5.56 = 480; 40 mil Grenade = 11; 60 ml Grenade = 3.” 155 According to the record of the body collection carried out at 7:55AM, “for security reasons it was conducted at the morgue facilities of the location”; the cadaver was found in “dorsal decubitus” position and the body wore “green color trousers, a white long-sleeve shirt, green-color wool-socks[,] yellow and white shorts[,]grey-color shorts with squares[,] green-color police private’s hat[, and] black rubber boots”. 156 It indicated that various armamemts were found on the deceased.157 96. The testimony of Mrs. Gloria Carillo Angarita, Elio Gelves’ cousin, indicates that when they went to see the body “it had a green uniform, she took the uniform and it was too big, some boots, a hat and a chinchorro”. 158 Mrs. Griseldina Carrillo de Gelves indicated that a report in relation to the events was broadcast on “La Voz del Cinaruco” in which it was stated that “The army had a confrontation with the FARC and had killed a guerilla.” 159 148 See his quoted statement narrated in Annex. 39. Fiscal Delgado, Colisión de Competencia, July 30, 1998. Annexed to the written brief of the petitioners, November 6, 2000. 149 Annex. 40. Testimony of voluntary soldier William Cruz Libreros before Despacho Promiscuo Municipal, on July 2, 1997. Annexed to the written brief of the petitioners of April 10, 2001. 150 Annex. 43. Testimony of First Sergeant Mauricio Gómez Chacón before Despacho Promiscuo Municipal, on July 12, 1997. Annexed to the written brief of the petitioners of April 10, 2001. 151 Annex. 45. Testimony of voluntary soldier Miguel José Herrera Ospina before Despacho Promiscuo Municipal, on July 2, 1997. Annexed to the written brief of the petitioners of April 10, 2001. 152 Annex. 43. Testimony of First Sergeant Mauricio Gómez Chacón before Despacho Promiscuo Municipal, on July 12, 1997. Annexed to the written brief of the petitioners of April 10, 2001. 153 Annex. 45. Testimony of voluntary soldier Miguel José Herrera Ospina before Despacho Promiscuo Municipal, on July 2, 1997. Annexed to the written brief of the petitioners of April 10, 2001. 154 Annex. 40. Testimony of voluntary soldier William Cruz Libreros before Despacho Promiscuo Municipal, on July 2, 1997. Annexed to the written brief of the petitioners of April 10, 2001. 155 Annex. 44. Patrol Commander, Patrolling Report. Annexed to the written brief of the petitioners of April 10, 2001. Annex. 46. Institute of Legal Medicine, Format of the Record of the Body Collection, May 28, 1997. Annexed to the written brief of the petitioners of April 10, 2001. 156 157 The following: “01. Handmade equipment, 01 chinese-type mine with dinamite and machinegun, 05 meters of detonating cord, 03 squibs, 02 fragmentation hand grenades, 01 rifle magazine which contained 20 cartridges 7.62 caliber Gavin brand, 59 cartridges 7.62 brand CAVIN and VEN, 01 chapuza for revolver[,] 01 Smith & Wesson Revolver … caliber 38, found in the barrel of the revolver 3 shells and 03 Winchester cartridges, in the right pocket of the pants of the deceased 06 INDUMIL 38-caliber cartridges were found.” IAnnex. 46. nstitute of Legal Medicine, Format of the Record of the Body Collection, May 28, 1997. Annexed to the written brief of the petitioners of April 10, 2001 158Annex 37. Comandante Décima Octava Brigada, Judge of First Instance, decision of June 13, 2000. Annex to the written brief of the petitioners, November 6, 2000. 159This statement is found narrated in Annex. 37. Comandante Décima Octava Brigada, Judge of First Instance, decision of June 13, 2000. Annexed to the written brief of the petitioners, November 6, 2000.

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