Sep 11, 2015 pablo escobar, left, and john jairo velasquez vasquez, aka popeye, in an undated photo. Hes now 55 years old and has traded in his former life with pablo. The colombian hit man who became a youtube star the new. Meet jhon jairo popeye velasquez convicted of terrorism and murder, velasquez was released from prison after 23 years and has big plans. 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.
Feb 06, 2020 pablo escobars trusted hitman who confessed to killing more than 300 people has died, but not in a hail of bullets. Pablo escobars top assassin popeye who killed 300 and. Via facebook amigo, im safe in my hideout where i can answer your questions calmly, said john jairo velasquez vasquez, alias popeye, who used to work as a hit man for colombian drug kingpin pablo escobar. His real name is jhon jairo velasquez and he worked for pablo escobars. Jhon jairo velasquez vasquez was born on april 15, 1962. Jhon jairo velasquez vasquez, one of modern historys most dangerous men, has died.
At one point the medellin narcos were some of the richest people in the entire world even having their. Is jj velasquez from surviving escobar a real person. Popeye, the colombian hitman who killed over 300 people. Pablo escobars top hit man is now a youtube star and hes got some advice. Admitting to killing more than 3,000 thousand people, he hands himself to the police. The chief hit man of legendary drug kingpin pablo escobar. Jhon jairo popeye velasquez was arrested friday in medellin, colombia. Find out which props sundance stars would have taken home from their sets. Colombian police rearrest escobar hitman for extortion. Popeye, the colombian hitman who killed over 300 people for. Facebook there is a certain degree of morbid curiosity about the killings, especially from young people, he admits. Under drug kingpin pablo escobar, john jairo velasquez killed over 250 people and masterminded the deaths of 3,000 more. The medellin cartel operated out of colombia in the late 70s and flourished throughout the 80s.
When she went to interview jhon jairo velasquez, the infamous hitman of colombias most famous drug lord pablo escobar, afps bogota bureau chief florence panoussian expected to see a cynic with a cold stare, a caricature from a gangster movie. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. After 23 years in prison, top assassin for pablo escobar is a. The incredible story of popeye, the righthand man of the infamous pablo escobar. Jhon jairo velasquez vasquez, a top hitman for colombian drug lord pablo escobar, has died at the age of 57. Hitman jhon jairo velasquez vasquez, has told how he was part of a plot to assassinate a colombian presidential candidate by blowing up a plane and killing 110 people.
John jairo velasquez, pablo escobars hitman who killed. As the medellin cartel crumbles, pablo escobars no. Picture of john jairo velasquez vasquez, aka popeye, former leader of sicarios of pablo escolar and confessed murderer of about 250 people, taken at combita prison, in boyaca, colombia on. The crimes jhon jairo velasquez was involved in included the blowing up of a.
In 2004 and 2005 he was the united states champion jockey by earnings and both years was given the eclipse award for outstanding jockey. Velazquez born november 24, 1971 is a puerto rican jockey in thoroughbred horse racing. 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. John jairo velasquez vasquez, aka popeye, former leader of sicarios of. If youre missing narcos, this new netflix series is for you. Now popeye the narco assassin is a colombian media star. Pablo escobar triggerman john jairo velasquez released from jail cbc news. Jhon jairo velasquez vasquez is the author of surviving pablo escobar 3. The netflix series is inspired by one mans confession. After being released in 2014, popeye had released a book, called. Romance books, romance novels, love book, book 1, one day book.
Jhon jairo velasquez vasquez april 15, 1962 february 6, 2020, also known by the alias. John jairo velasquez net worth, girlfriend, book, tv show. Hitman for pablo escobar paroled from colombian prison new. John jairo velasquez, is seen giving testimony in 2006 while holding a book titled the true pablo, blood, treason, and death, during the trial against alberto santofimio botero in bogota. 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 visits the tomb of colombian drug lord pablo escobar.
Colombias national penitentiary and prison institute inpec confirmed on thursday the. Dec 27, 2018 hitman jhon jairo velasquez vasquez, has told how he was part of a plot to assassinate a colombian presidential candidate by blowing up a plane and killing 110 people. Hes stopped in the streets and asked for autographs and selfies. Velasquez was released from the high security combita prison under on tuesday, with police providing heavy protection for the man. Mar 04, 20 popeye the 80% dead man says chapo will fall a borderland beat contribution from tijuano of baja california jhon jairo velasquez vasquez aka popeye, former boss of sicarios for pablo escolar gaviria and selfconfessed murderer of more or less 250 enemies, remembers the late 80. Aug 01, 2017 the netflix series is inspired by one mans confession. Before he turned himself over to the authorities, velasquez assassinated hundreds. How 15 of pablo escobars notorious friends look in real life. Pablo escobar triggerman john jairo velasquez released. Aug 27, 2014 picture of john jairo velasquez vasquez, aka popeye, former leader of sicarios of pablo escolar and confessed murderer of about 250 people, taken at combita prison, in boyaca, colombia on. Feb 06, 2020 jhon jairo velasquez vasquez, a top hitman for colombian drug lord pablo escobar, has died at the age of 57.
Surviving escobar is based on the memoirs of john jairo velasquez, also known as popeye. He began his career in puerto rico and moved to new york in 1990. Jan 01, 2005 online shopping from a great selection at books store. John jairo velasquez vasquez aka popeye, pablo escobars top assassin who. Jun 08, 2016 pablo escobar with john jairo velasquez, known as popeye. Shop amongst our popular books, including 1, jhon jairo velasquez and more from jhon jairo velasquez. 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. This badly written book portrays velasquez as a crimefighting reformed character. May 25, 2018 jhon jairo velasquez, holding a book about pablo escobar, gives a testimony during a trial in bogota, colombia, in 2006. Pablo escobars top hitman jhon jairo vasquez tells how he. Surviving pablo escobar ebook by jhon jairo velasquez vasquez rakuten kobo. Colombias national penitentiary and prison institute inpec confirmed on. Within this structure he claimed to be a lieutenant commanding half of the sicarios jhon jairo velasquez vasquez was born in the municipality.
Pablo escobars top hit man is now a youtube star and he. Aug 14, 2017 surviving escobar tells the story of pablo escobars favorite hitman and righthand man, john jairo velasquez. Popeye the hitman 23 years and 3 months in prision. How popeye became pablo escobars favourite hitman telegraph. May 24, 2016 buy jhon jairo velasquez books at indigo. Expablo escobar enforcer who killed 300 seeks new career. Apr 20, 2020 john jairo velasquez net worth, girlfriend, book, tv show april 20, 2020 december 12, 2019 by famous people todays staff 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. Aug 15, 2017 is jj velasquez from surviving escobar a real person. Pablo escobars trusted hitman who confessed to killing more than 300 people has died, but not in a hail of bullets. Aug 18, 2017 he goes by popeye, but thats just a nickname.
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. John jairo velasquez net worth, girlfriend, book, tv show april 20, 2020 december 12, 2019 by famous people todays staff 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. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. I am glad i borrowed it off a friend because i would not like to let any of my money end up in his killers bank account. Pablo escobar triggerman john jairo velasquez released from. Pablo escobars main hitman popeye dead in colombia from. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Apr 23, 2017 john jairo velasquez vasquez, aka popeye, is something of a local hero to many in the colombian city of medellin. Oct 29, 2016 how 15 of pablo escobars notorious friends look in real life. He also directed a movie about his life, wrote two books and hosted tours of. Hitman for pablo escobar paroled from colombian prison.
Jhon jairo velasquez vasquez author of surviving pablo escobar. Then in 2017 netflix released a drama series called surviving escobar, which is based on the book written by velasquez. Read surviving pablo escobar popeye the hitman 23 years and 3 months in prision by jhon jairo velasquez vasquez available from rakuten kobo. Due to his involvement in the 1986 murder of us informant barry seal, fabio was punished much more severely than his two older brothers. 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. Expablo escobar enforcer who killed 300 seeks new career as. Instead i see a charming, smiling, amiable man, who is fascinated by firearms but who has also learned to manipulate and seduce to survive in the.
Years and 3 months in prision kindle edition by jhon jairo velasquez vasquez. John jairo velasquez vasquez pictured at court with his lawyer. John jairo velasquez vasquez, pictured in combita prison. Surviving pablo escobar ebook by jhon jairo velasquez. Velasquez wrote two bestselling books about his life as escobars top sicario. Surviving pablo escobar ebook by jhon jairo velasquez vasquez. Former hitman for drug kingpin pablo escobar rearrested. Jhon jairo velasquez vasquez, known as pablo escobars hitman. John jairo velasquez better known under his nickname popeye was imprisoned for 30 years for plotting the murder of a presidential candidate, luis carlos galan, during the 1990 election race. Jhon jairo velasquez vasquez, known as pablo escobars. Pablo escobars main hitman popeye dead in colombia from cancer.
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