Pablo Escobar was the top hit man for Colombian drug lord John Jairo Velasquez in 22 years . He says he killed about 3,000 people , masterminded about 3,000 other deaths . Velasquez served the '80s in prison for the murder of presidential candidate . Some victims ' relatives protest his release , but others have forgiven him .
John Jairo Velasquez was the top hit man for Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar in the '80s . He says he killed about 300 people , masterminded about 3,000 other deaths . Velasquez served 22 years in prison for the murder of presidential candidate . Some victims ' relatives protest his release , but others have forgiven him .