Because Atherton 's superiors from London never heard from Atherton after he contacted them from Partisan 's headquarter , initially they blamed Partisans for his death .
The early reports blamed Communists for his death .
Because Atherton 's superiors from London never heard from Atherton after he contacted them from Partisan 's headquarter , initially Communists blamed Partisans for his death .
The early reports blamed Communists for his death .