Pablo Escobar was the top hit man for Colombian drug lord John Jairo Velasquez in 22 years . The victim 's family has forgiven him . 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 .
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 .