Pablo Escobar
Organized crime in Colombian history
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A story that lives on.
Pablo Escobar (1949–1993) was a leader of Colombia’s Medellín Cartel. The DEA Museum documents bribery, intimidation and killings of civilians and public officials connected with the cartel’s drug trade.
He surrendered in June 1991, escaped prison in July 1992 and was killed by Colombian police on 2 December 1993. This record addresses his criminal activity and its human consequences.
Milestones of a life
- 1991
Surrender
He surrendered to the authorities in June.
- 1992
Prison escape
He escaped prison in July.
- 1993
Death
Colombian police killed him on 2 December.
Sources behind this story
DEA Museum · Pablo Escobar Life MaskPolicía Nacional de Colombia · PNC 16, doğum ve ölüm yıllarıThe listed sources for this profile have been reviewed. Reviewed: 2026-10-16. Inclusion in the historical collection does not imply endorsement of a person’s views.