Leader of drug trafficking Griselda BlancoKnown as ‘Black Widow’ It became the subject of worldwide attention and debate Because of his past in the world of organized crime.
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During the 1970s and 1980s, this native of Cartagena became one of the most sought-after names internationally; He transported more than a ton of cocaine a month between Colombia and the United States and was linked to at least 250 murders.
But, Griselda Blanco’s life took an unexpected turn when she was released after four years in prison in the United States for health reasons.
He was thought to have quit the illegal drug business, but his tragic fate met him on the streets of Medellín on September 3, 2012. A hitman on a motorcycle shot him twice in the head, ending his life at the age of 69.
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The killer in question was a man in his 30s, and authorities The crime was about settling scores with the past, Griselda still resided in Colombia and had not expanded her illegal business into the United States.
The story of Griselda Blanco was brought to the small screen in the Netflix series, which was a huge success worldwide. Sofia Vergara embodies the role The ‘Black Widow’ whose three husbands all died under mysterious circumstances.
Griselda Blanco’s death was not the only tragic event in her family. Three of his four children also died violent deaths.
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Her first child, Dixon, was murdered in 1992 after she was released from prison, as was her husband Carlos Trujillo. Uber and Osvaldo ‘Ozzy’ Trujillo were killed in the same way. While their mother remained in prison, they became victims of allegations of settling scores related to the drug business.
Griselda Blanco and Darío Sepúlveda’s son, Michael Corleone, plans to publish a book detailing his mother’s story, which will shed light on the drug trafficking leader’s life and shady dealings. The capture of Griselda Blanco in 1985 was an incident in the fight against drug trafficking.
United States DEA agent Robert Palombo had been following him for over ten yearsbroke into his home in Irvine, California, to arrest him. Palombo ended the criminal’s escape with the words “Hello Griselda. We finally met.”
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Griselda Blanco tried to fool the authorities by pretending to be ‘Betty’ in a last ditch attempt to hide her identity. while holding a Bible in bed. However, the fake documents, passports and weapons found in the residence confirmed the person’s true identity.
The plot of ‘Black Widow’ takes certain creative liberties, especially regarding Griselda Blanco’s family and marital relationships. For example, the series focuses on the murder of her second husband, Alberto Bravo, at the beginning of the story.
Contrary to what is shown in the series where Bravo was killed by Blanco in Medellín, historical records indicate that his death occurred in Bogota.
Additionally, the series suggests that Griselda’s first three children were the result of her union with Bravo. However, according to reports from EL TIEMPO, Griselda Blanco married document forgery expert Carlos Trujillo at the age of 14 and had her first three children with him: Dixon, Uber and Osvaldo.
Griselda Blanco’s life has been filled with poverty since she moved to Medellin with her mother when she was just a child. The book ‘Cocaine Cowgirl’, which tells about her life, tells that Blanco committed her first serious crime when she was 11 years old: She and her friends kidnapped a boy her own age. When she realized that kidnapping would not bring them any money, she decided to kill him.
Blanco left home at age 14 after a dispute with her mother and married Carlos Trujillo, who used forged documents to facilitate her transfer to the United States.
Located in the heart of Miami-Dade, the mansion became famous for its wild bisexual parties and its bronze statue of Griselda, which is considered a talisman by its followers.
With the release of Griselda on Netflix, curiosity about the location and real structure of the mansion is increasing. Reports indicate that it is located in Miami Beach, an upscale enclave on the barrier islands between the Atlantic and Biscayne Bay that is also known to harbor criminals such as Pablo Escobar.
Eventually the manor was seized and sold. Chicken Kitchen founder Christian de Berdouare bought it for $9.65 billion in 2014 with the intention of demolishing it and building a modern building. The now vacant land was offered for sale in 2020 for $10.995 million.
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*This content was prepared with the help of artificial intelligence, based on information from La Nación (GDA), and was reviewed by the journalist and an editor.
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