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August 20, 2014

Crime

Inside Pablo Escobar's Private Prison

In exchange for his surrender, the top Colombian drug lord was allowed to build his own jail, complete with a disco, jacuzzi, and waterfall. Now 23 years later, it’s a home for the elderly.

Jeff Campagna Daily Beast Jun 2014 15min Permalink