Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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In Medellín, the former capital of drugs, we gained exceptional permission to meet and follow John Jairo Velasquez, better known as Popeye - Pablo Escobar’s former lieutenant. After confessing to participating in 250 murders and ordering thousands more, Popeye spent 23 years in prison before being released. At 54, he is now a star in his neighbourhood, but still a wanted man by his former enemies, making it impossible for him to move around without bodyguards.

This documentary was produced by Tony Comiti Productions and directed by Michelle Fines & Paul Comiti. It was first released in 2018.
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