 When Papadopoulos attempted to slowly democratize the regime in 1973, appointing the civilian Spyros Markezinis as Prime Minister, Makarezos was dropped from his government role.Following the collapse of the junta in July 1974, Makarezos was placed under arrest and sent to the island of Kea.Along with other junta leaders, he was then put on trial for treason and rebellion.