DEA agents who hunted Pablo Escobar reveal chilling call where he ordered torture while on phone with wife
Former DEA agents who pursued Pablo Escobar have recounted a disturbing phone call in which the drug lord allegedly ordered acts of torture while simultaneously speaking to his wife. The agents described the chilling duality of the conversation, highlighting Escobar’s capacity for personal affection and extreme violence. The revelations offer a rare glimpse into the psychological complexity of one of history’s most notorious criminals.
- ▪Pablo Escobar was the leader of the Medellín Cartel and one of the most powerful drug traffickers in history.
- ▪DEA agents involved in hunting Escobar revealed details of a phone call where he gave torture orders while talking to his wife.
- ▪The call demonstrated Escobar’s ability to switch between personal warmth and brutal criminal commands.
- ▪The accounts come from former law enforcement officials reflecting on their experiences during the manhunt for Escobar.
- ▪Escobar was killed in 1993 after a years-long pursuit by Colombian and U.S. authorities.
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