What really happened to Gustavo Gaviria?
What really happened to Gustavo Gaviria?
Gustavo de Jesus Gaviria, the cousin of the cartel’s leader, Pablo Escobar, was killed in a battle with a police unit that was raiding one of the organization’s luxury apartments in the Alaneda neighborhood in southern Medellin, according to a police statement.
Was Gustavo Gaviria real?
Ever since Pablo Escobar’s death in 1993, the Colombian drug lord has inspired TV shows like Narcos, movies like Paradise Lost, and books like Kings of Cocaine. But while Escobar was the kingpin of the Medellín Cartel, his cousin Gustavo Gaviria was arguably the real mastermind.
Who’s still alive from Medellín cartel?
The cartel’s key members were Pablo Escobar, Jose Gonzalo Rodriguez Gacha, Jorge Ochoa and his brothers Juan David and Fabio. Jorge turned himself in to Colombian authorities in 1991 and served five years in jail. He currently lives in Medellin, Colombia.
Did Gustavo fake his death?
It is speculated he was killed by Search Bloc and the incident was covered up to prevent retaliation. Gustavo’s death deeply affected Escobar, given their deep personal and professional relationship….
| Gustavo Gaviria | |
|---|---|
| Organization | Medellín Cartel |
| Relatives | Pablo Escobar Gaviria (cousin) Roberto Escobar (cousin) |
What happened to Escobar’s wife?
They were arrested again later for helping a drug trafficker in money laundering. Maria’s son Juan Escobar works as a lecturer and is the author of a book titled “Pablo Escobar: My Father”. Maria now lives in an apartment along with her son and mother-in-law.
What is Manuela Escobar doing now?
According to her brother Juan Pablo (who still goes by the name Sebastián Marroquín), Manuela has attempted to take her own life. And now, she reportedly lives with her brother and his wife for her own health and safety.