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Apr 15, 1962 Yarumal, Antioquia Department, Colombia 62 years old
Colombian contract killer
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About John Jairo Velásquez
- Jhon Jairo Velásquez Vásquez (born April 15, 1962) also known by the alias "Popeye", is a former assassin who was part of the criminal structure of the Medellin Cartel until his surrender to the Colombian justice system in 1992.
- Within this structure he claimed to be a lieutenant commanding half of the sicarios.Jhon Jairo Velásquez Vásquez was born in the municipality of Yarumal, Antioquia, Colombia.
- He was admitted to the Colombian National Army; later he joined the cadet school of the national police, only to leave days later, having not found any satisfaction in his profession.
- Later, he entered the school of apprentices of the Colombian Navy where he earned his distinctive nickname 'Popeye' because of his physical resemblance to the character, which would later be removed by plastic surgery.
- Velásquez escaped from prison once and was later caught and served the time.
