John jairo velasquez, a former hit man for pablo escobar, in 2006 giving testimony while holding a book about his former boss. Velasquez, known as popeye, was pablo escobars top assassin who confessed that he personally killed about 300 people and ordered hits on 3,000 more in the 1980s. Surviving escobar is based on the memoirs of john jairo velasquez, also known as popeye. Pablo escobars top hitman, jhon jairo velasquez vasquez nicknamed popeye died thursday after a battle with esophageal cancer, according to new reports. Jhon jairo velasquez vasquez, known as pablo escobars hitman. Feb 06, 2020 jhon jairo velasquez vasquez, a top hitman for colombian drug lord pablo escobar, has died at the age of 57.
File in this june 27, 2006 file photo, jhon jairo velasquez, a former hit man for pablo escobar, known by his nickname popeye, gives his testimony while holding a book titled the true pablo, blood, treason, and death, during the trial against alberto santofimio botero in bogota, colombia. Pablo escobars top hitman wants the uk to legalise cocaine ladbible who played popeye in narcos. The lost book of remedies herbal medicine by claude davis. So i read the book, not as a factual account, but more as entertainment with some truth mixed in. Dec 10, 2017 jhon jairo velasquez, known by his nickname popeye, was paroled in 2014 after confessing to hundreds of murders and spending 22 years in jail for plotting the murder of an former presidential. Jhon jairo velasquez vasquez, one of modern historys most dangerous men, has died. He was part of the criminal structure of the medellin cartel until his surrender to the colombian justice system in 1992. He confessed to the murder of 300 people during the trial. Apr 20, 2020 john jairo velasquez birth name jhon jairo velasquez vasquez, nicknamed popeye, is a former columbian assassin who confessed to more than 300 killings as part of the criminal structure of the medellin cartel. If his first book would have come out in english like this one, i would read it too. Drug kingpin pablo escobars top hitman known as popeye has died. According to some fans, its poison jhon jairo velasquez vasquez popeye blog the real narcos. Pablo escobars top assassin popeye who killed 300 and.
Colombias national penitentiary and prison institute inpec confirmed on. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Jun, 2016 the colombian hit man who became a youtube star john jairo velasquez, right, with a tourist last year near the tomb of pablo escobar, the head of the medellin cocaine cartel, in medellin, colombia. His real name is jhon jairo velasquez and he worked for pablo escobars. The notorious killer called himself a holy warrior in an interview with rt and said that taking up arms is always an option.
How popeye became pablo escobars favourite hitman telegraph. The book was the basis for the caracol produced television series surviving escobar. Feb 06, 2020 jhon jairo velasquez vasquez widely known by his alias, popeye died early thursday at the national cancer institute in bogota where hed been receiving care. John jairo velasquez net worth, girlfriend, book, tv show. Colombias national penitentiary and prison institute inpec confirmed on thursday the. The medellin cartel operated out of colombia in the late 70s and flourished throughout the 80s. In 1998 i met jhon jairo velasquez vasquezalias popeyelieutenant to the medellin cartels leader, pablo. Jhon jairo jaramillo rua edgar luvin velsquez rodriguez. Jhon jairo velasquez vasquez april 15, 1962 february 6, 2020, also known by the alias popeye, was a colombian hitman who was part of the criminal structure of the medellin cartel until his surrender to the colombian justice system in 1992. Aug 27, 2014 how popeye became pablo escobars favourite hitman john jairo velasquez vasquez, who walked free from a colombian prison on tuesday night, initially wanted to be a policeman. Oct 29, 2016 how 15 of pablo escobars notorious friends look in real life. I just have a hard time picturing him as pablos number one guy but hey, thats just me. Hes now 55 years old and has traded in his former life with pablo.
John jairo velasquez birth name jhon jairo velasquez vasquez, nicknamed popeye, is a former columbian assassin who confessed to more than 300 killings as part of the criminal structure of the medellin cartel. Pablo escobars hitman popeye dead after battle with cancer. At one point the medellin narcos were some of the richest people in the entire world even having their. Popeye, the colombian hitman who killed over 300 people. Jhon jairo velasquez, a former associate of the drug lord pablo escobar. Alias jj, the series, 69 episodes debuted on netflix in august of 2017. The colombian hit man who became a youtube star the new.
In 1998 i met jhon jairo velasquez vasquezalias popeye lieutenant to the medellin cartels leader, pablo escobar gaviria. Pablo escobars main hitman was sentenced to 30 years in prison in 1991 for the assassination of a presidential candidate who pledged to eradicate the drug trade, luis carlos galan. Jhon jairo velasquez vasquez popeye died on thursday, feb. May 25, 2018 jhon jairo velasquez, known as popeye, was paroled in 2014 after confessing to hundreds of murders and spending 22 years in jail. Jhon jairo velasquez vasquez, known as pablo escobars. A former hitman who killed hundreds of people for the late drug lord pablo escobar has died following a short battle with cancer. In 1998 i met jhon jairo velasquez vasquezalias popeyelieutenant to the medellin cartels leader, pablo escobar gaviria. Jhon jairo velasquez vasquez, alias popeye, is one of few. Jhon jairo velasquez simple english wikipedia, the free.
Christmas party with european gingerbread and food for all kids. Apr 14, 2016 jhon jairo velasquez, pablo escobars top hit man who killed 250 people and orchestrated the murder of 3,000 colombian politicians, magistrates, journalists and innocent civilians during the 1980s, died on monday. Sobreviviendo a pablo escobar quotes by jhon jairo velasquez. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading surviving pablo escobar. Jhon jairo velasquez vasquez author of surviving pablo escobar. Our first encounter was at the high security yard of the modelo prison in bogota, colombia. How 15 of pablo escobars notorious friends look in real life. When youre a hit man for pablo escobar and the infamous medellin drug cartel, thats your job. Jhon jairo velasquez vasquez, nicknamed popeye, passed away in the.
Free after 23years in prison, jhon jairo velasquez vasquez has shared his bloodsoaked story, having killed more than three hundred people and helped to ensure the deaths of three thousand others. Jhon jairo velasquez, holding a book about pablo escobar. Pablo escobars former hitman jhon jairo velasquez vasquez, aka popeye, has died of stomach cancer. Popeye the hitman 23 years and 3 months in prison this book is based on the life of jhon jairo velasquez vasquez, nicknamed as popeye. Under drug kingpin pablo escobar, john jairo velasquez killed over 250 people and masterminded the deaths of 3,000 more. Aug 01, 2017 the netflix series is inspired by one mans confession. Aug 18, 2017 he goes by popeye, but thats just a nickname. Jhon jairo velasquez, known by his nickname popeye, was paroled in 2014 after confessing to hundreds of murders and spending 22 years. Read surviving pablo escobar popeye the hitman 23 years and 3 months in prision by jhon jairo velasquez vasquez available from rakuten kobo. Aug 27, 2014 pablo escobars top hitman released early from prison this article is more than 5 years old john jairo velasquez, alias popeye, who participated in more than 3,000 murders, granted parole after. Popeye the hitman 23 years and 3 months in prision kindle edition by velasquez vasquez, jhon jairo. Known as popeye, has murdered 300 people assisted in the slaughtering of 3,000 landing him just 22. Expablo escobar enforcer who killed 300 seeks new career. Netflix series to tell story of colombian hitman popeye who killed.
Now popeye the narco assassin is a colombian media star john jairo velasquez vasquez, pictured in combita prison, in boyaca, colombia, in 2009. Pablo escobars top hitman released early from prison. Colombian police rearrest escobar hitman for extortion. Popeye the hitman 23 years and 3 months in prision. Popeye, the colombian hitman who killed over 300 people for. Jhon jairo velasquez vasquez april 15, 1962 february 6, 2020, also known by the alias popeye, was a hitman. Popeye dead at 57 pablo escobars terrifying top hitman. Today, the infamous hitman known as popeye is a free man and surprisingly popular individual in colombia, staring in films and hosting his own youtube channel.
Pablo escobars main hitman popeye dead in colombia from cancer. Meet jhon jairo popeye velasquez convicted of terrorism and murder, velasquez was released from prison after 23 years and has big plans. John jairo velasquez, pablo escobars hitman who killed. The incredible story of popeye, the righthand man of the infamous pablo escobar. Jan 01, 2005 by astrid legarda and jhon jairo velasquez vasquez. Popeye john jairo velasquez after 24 years in jail. A former hit man for late drug lord pablo escobar who confessed to killing hundreds of people during one of colombias most violent periods died thursday from cancer, prison authorities said. He was a known as a hitman working for pablo escobar. Popeye holds up an english version of his book surviving pablo escobar. Pablo escobars hit man popeye accused of violating parole. Admitting to killing more than 3,000 thousand people, he hands himself to the police. If youre missing narcos, this new netflix series is for you. Jhon jairo velasquez vasquez april 15, 1962 february 6, 2020, also known by the alias popeye, was a colombian hitman who was.
Jhon jairo velasquez vasquez is the author of surviving pablo escobar 3. Surviving pablo escobar ebook by jhon jairo velasquez vasquez. Jhon jairo velasquez, a former hitman for pablo escobar, known by his nickname popeye, gives his testimony while holding a book titled the true pablo, blood, treason, and death, during. I explain to them that popeye is a nickname for jhon jairo velasquez, the hitman for drug kingpin pablo escobar who has admitted to killing 250 people, maybe more and plotting or ordering another 3,000 murders. Facebook there is a certain degree of morbid curiosity about the killings, especially from young people, he admits. Apr 23, 2017 john jairo velasquez vasquez, aka popeye, is something of a local hero to many in the colombian city of medellin.
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