Pablo Escobar: My Wife’s Story by Maria Victoria Henao

Pablo Escobar: My Wife’s Story by Maria Victoria Henao

Told by the woman who stood closest to Pablo Escobar, this memoir offers a rare, intimate perspective on the notorious drug lord. Maria Victoria Henao met Pablo at 13, married him at 15, and remained by his side for 16 years despite his violence and infidelities. She shares her efforts to navigate life with one of history’s most dangerous criminals, her attempts to encourage him toward peace, and how she ultimately secured safety for herself and their children after his death. This is the closest insight into Escobar’s private life, beyond the public legend.