Pablo Escobar : le roi de la cocaïne

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Pablo Escobar's family faces turmoil in Colombia as they are used as bait by police to catch him, with his wife and son relocating to Argentina after his death. Despite their efforts to distance themselves from Escobar's legacy, his immense fortune and criminal empire continue to intrigue and mystify investigators and the public.

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  • Escobar's surrender and imprisonment at La Catedral highlight the complexities of his criminal empire, showcasing how his immense wealth and power led to conflicts with various entities, ultimately resulting in a war on extradition and numerous violent acts.
  • Despite numerous searches and manhunts, Escobar continued to evade capture, gaining support from the public and setting up intricate communication patterns that were eventually intercepted, leading to his pinpointing and eventual death in a house in Medellin.

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Summary

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Escobar's Family Stranded, Police Lure Him

  • Pablo Escobar's family, including his son Juan Pablo, daughter Manuela, and wife Maria Victoria, are stranded in Bogota airport after being turned away from seeking refuge in Frankfurt.
  • Escobar, once the feared Colombian drug lord, is now on the run and his family is used as bait by the Colombian police to lure him into a trap.
  • Medellin, a violent city in Colombia, was once under Escobar's reign of terror, with bombings and infiltrations into police officers' families.
  • A lieutenant of Escobar, Jhon Jairo Velesquez, known as Popeye, is still alive and in prison, providing insights into Escobar's reign and crimes.
  • Escobar's rise to power involved revolutionizing the drug trade, from cultivating coca plants to transporting cocaine to the United States and Europe.
  • Escobar's immense wealth and power led to conflicts with the Colombian state and the United States, resulting in a war on extradition and numerous violent acts.
  • Escobar surrenders to Colombian authorities in 1991 and is imprisoned in a luxurious facility he designed himself, known as La Catedral.
  • La Catedral becomes a hub for drug trafficking and debauchery, with Escobar continuing to manage his criminal activities from within the prison.
  • Escobar's time in La Catedral is marked by excesses, including hosting private parties with models flown in from other countries, leading to brutal consequences.
  • Escobar's surrender and imprisonment at La Catedral ultimately highlight the complexities and contradictions of his criminal empire and personal life.

18:55

Escobar's Escape and Evasion: The Manhunt

  • Escobar's intimidation tactics led to soldiers guarding him being paid off by him.
  • Escobar escapes from a trap set by the Colombian government with his friend Popeye and a dozen men.
  • Escobar and his friend escape through a fence at 11 p.m. amidst thick fog, seeking refuge at a friend's farm.
  • The Colombian government forms a search section, the "busqueda block," comprising 1000 police officers and soldiers led by Colonel Hugo Martinez.
  • American diplomats and soldiers join the search for Escobar, with DEA agents Javier Pena and Stephen Murphy working closely with the Colombians.
  • Telecommunications become a priority in the manhunt, with an Awacs radar plane and voice frequency detector aiding in locating Escobar.
  • Escobar is traced to a residence in the chic suburbs of Medellin through phone conversations with his son.
  • Despite numerous searches, Escobar continues to evade capture, becoming increasingly popular and gaining support from the public.
  • Escobar's family members, including his son Juan Pablo and widow Maria Victoria, have left Colombia, with only his brother Roberto and sister Alba Marina remaining in Medellin.
  • Alba Marina reveals Escobar's hideouts, including the Peñol area, where she and her son often provided him with food and information.

38:22

Pablo Escobar: Rise, Fall, and Demise

  • Pablo Escobar communicated with his brother through a phone hidden in a television while in prison.
  • Escobar constantly moved around Medellin, changing hideouts weekly, with his aunt Luzmila handling shopping and cooking.
  • Escobar set up roadblocks with killers to target police officers, offering rewards for their murders.
  • Escobar's escape was aided by a police informant who alerted his whereabouts, leading to the informant's unmasking and elimination.
  • Escobar's downfall began with the capture of his lieutenant El Chopo, followed by the weakening of his cartel through subsequent operations.
  • Escobar faced a new threat from the Pepes, former cartel members turned enemies, who targeted his family.
  • Escobar's family was trapped in Colombia after being rejected by Germany, leading to their capture and imprisonment.
  • Escobar's communication patterns were intercepted by police, leading to the pinpointing of his location in a house in Medellin.
  • Escobar was shot and killed by police in a house, with Major Aguilar leading the intervention that ended in his death.
  • Escobar's death was announced, marking the end of his reign and the beginning of a new chapter in the fight against drug cartels.

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Pablo Escobar's Legacy: Unraveling the Billions

  • Pablo Escobar's death in 1993 marks the end of a massive manhunt, with his burial drawing 10,000 people in a scene of near idolatry.
  • The whereabouts of Escobar's rumored $5 billion fortune remain a mystery, with speculation on hidden money in various forms and locations.
  • Escobar's family, including his wife Maria Victoria and son Juan Pablo, relocated to Argentina post his death, adopting new identities and engaging in real estate and money laundering activities.
  • Maria Victoria's affair with an accountant led to money laundering schemes, with suitcases of cash being brought back from Colombia.
  • The accountant eventually turned greedy, leading to blackmail and arrests in 1999, though the source of their wealth remained unproven.
  • Juan Pablo, now known as Sebastian, has distanced himself from his father's legacy, becoming a successful designer in Argentina, but the mystery of Escobar's billions persists.
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