Delve into the fascinating life story of Griselda Blanco, a Colombian drug lord known for her powerful criminal empire & complex legacy in the crime industry.
Born in Cartagena, Colombia, she played a major role in the Miami drug wars of the 1970s and '80s, expanding a vast cocaine empire.
Raised in Medellín, she faced hardship in a shanty slum & was involved in a kidnapping at age 11 and later in petty theft.
She was credited with pioneering several innovative drug smuggling techniques, including using custom-made underwear with hidden compartment. However, she was arrested in no time.
After serving time in prison for drug trafficking, she claimed to have converted to Christianity and renounced her violent past, which was a calculated move to gain sympathy.
Later, she settled in Queen's, NYC, with her three children & second husband, Alberto Bravo, a cocaine smuggler for the Medellín Cartel.
Black Widow? But why? She earned the nickname "Black Widow" because she killed both of her husbands due to business disputes.
On September 3, 2012, she was assassinated by motorcycle gunmen in Medellin, Colombia. The identity of her killer is still unknown.
Films and miniseries have been based on her life story, including the Netflix show "Griselda" and the upcoming film "The Godmother," directed by Reed Morano.