John J. Velásquez

About the Author

John J. Velásquez is a Colombian author whose gripping memoir recounts his years as a trusted hitman for Pablo Escobar. Drawing from his own experiences, he offers readers an unflinching look at the inner workings of the Medellín Cartel and the brutal realities of life inside Colombia’s prisons. His writing blends raw honesty with vivid storytelling, capturing both the violence and the human cost of the drug trade. Through his narrative, Velásquez explores themes of survival, regret, and redemption, providing a rare firsthand perspective on one of history’s most notorious criminal organizations.