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Meet world’s most dangerous man: Pablo Escobar’s bodyguard organized killing of over 3000 people

'Popeye' worked for 'the boss' Pablo Escobar

Standing on a dimly-lit dirt road in the heat of a Colombian night, the only audible noises are the distant sound of a car and the pounding of my heart.

I’ve no idea how we got here. The location was kept secret and for 10 miles – though it felt like 100 – I kept my head bowed, as instructed.

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