The following day, Viste was found dead. According to Asbucan, he was ordered by the soldiers to claim that Viste was killed by a member of the NPA.
Nang sumunod na araw, natagpuang patay si Viste. Ayon kay Asbucan, inutusan siya ng mga sundalo na sabihing si Viste ay pinatay ng isang myembro ng BHB.