![]() ![]() Manhunters outlines the most important operation in the history of DEA the killing of the most brutal and notorious drug lord in the world, Pablo Escobar. “Steve Murphy and Javier Pena are the real deal true heroes of the drug war. A must-read for any fan of Narcos!" Chris Brancato, Executive Producer, "Narcos" Never failing to credit Colombian heroism in this gripping struggle, Murphy and Pena offer fresh details of the chase for Pablo Escobar that resulted in his defeat and reclamation of the country from the deadly forces of narco-terrorism. "Steve Murphy and Javier Pena recount their involvement in the pursuit and ultimate victory over a savvy and ruthless killer who declared an uncivil war against his own country. ![]() Their contacts, both foreign and domestic, allowed us to put together a narrative of one of the most complex, poorly reported, and misunderstood chapters in our recent past." -Eric Newman, Executive Producer, "Narcos" "Steve and Javier's experience on the front lines of the war on drugs over the last thirty years made them an invaluable source of information for us. It is an honor to know them and their story." -Robert Mazur, New York Times bestselling author of The Infiltrator Their bravery is unparalleled, and we owe them a great deal of gratitude for their selfless sacrifices. They are heroes to a world that was otherwise held captive by the evil of the planet’s first narco-terrorist. "Manhunters is a gripping story about two true patriots who were the difference makers in the final hunt for Pablo Escobar. "A fast-paced tale by two agents for the DEA who had the inside track on bringing down the most wanted man in recent U.S history." -Bruce Porter, New York Times bestselling author of Blow and Snatched A must read on the take down of Pablo Escobar and the part they played in the investigation." -Joe Pistone, a.k.a. " Manhunters is a riveting account of two brave DEA Agents who put their lives, along with their families lives, on the line to fight the war on drugs in the US and Colombia. A five-star read!" -Brad Thor, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Spymaster Brilliant, bold, and no holds barred, this is an impeccable true crime story, told by the two brave men who risked everything to bring down the world’s first narco-terrorist. "A gripping insider account of the hunt for Pablo Escobar. "A thriller-esque account.keep the pages turning." - Kirkus Reviews A must-read for anyone interested in one of the major campaigns on the war on drugs." - Publishers Weekly Manhunters presents Steve and Javier’s history in law enforcement from their rigorous physical training and their early DEA assignments in Miami and Austin to the Escobar mission in Medellin, Colombia-living far from home and serving as frontline soldiers in the never ending war on drugs that continues to devastate America. Undeterred, they risked the dangers, relentlessly and ruthlessly separating the drug lord from his resources and allies, and tearing apart his empire, leaving him underground and on the run from enemies on both sides of the law. For eighteen months, between July 1992 and December 1993, Steve and Javier lived and worked beside Colombian authorities, finding themselves in the crosshairs of sicarios targeting them for the $300,000 bounty Escobar placed on each of their heads. taskforce created to end Escobar’s reign of terror. ![]() Peña were assigned to the Bloque de Búsqueda, the joint Colombian-U.S. He was nearly untouchable despite the efforts of the Colombian National Police to bring him to justice.īut Escobar was also one of America’s most wanted, and the Drug Enforcement Administration was determined to see him pay for his crimes. With billions in personal income, Pablo Escobar bought off politicians and lawmen, and became a hero to poorer communities by building houses and sports centers. The nation became a warzone as his sicarios mercilessly murdered thousands of people-competitors, police, and civilians-to ensure he remained Colombia’s reigning kingpin. Peña tell the true story of how they helped put an end to one of the world’s most infamous narco-terrorists in Manhunters: How We Took Down Pablo Escobar-the subject of the hit Netflix series, Narcos.Ĭolombian drug lord Pablo Escobar’s brutal Medellín Cartel was responsible for trafficking tons of cocaine to North America and Europe in the 1980s and ’90s. For the first time, legendary DEA operatives Steve Murphy and Javier F. ![]()
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