Former Colombia intelligence chief ordered legendary comedian's assassination
Former Colombia intelligence chief ordered legendary comedians assassination
by Mathew Di Salvo August 14, 2018
A former top official of Colombias now-defunct state intelligence agency ordered the killing one of Colombias most beloved comedians, a court ruled Tuesday.
Possible state involvement is also being considered, with an army colonel with alleged links to paramilitaries being investigated for the murder, reports El Tiempo.
Narvaez was already in prison for his involvement in the spying on Colombias Supreme Court in 2008 when the DAS was reporting directly to former President Alvaro Uribe, whose cousin was on trial for ties to death squads at the time.
More:
https://colombiareports.com/top-intelligence-official-convicted-for-killing-colombias-most-popular-comedian/
LBN:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10142133708
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Earlier Wikipedia, Jaime Garzón, the murdered comedian:
Jaime Hernando Garzón Forero (October 24, 1960 August 13, 1999 in Bogotá) was a Colombian comedian, journalist, politician, and peace activist. He was popular on colombian television during the 1990s for his political satire. In addition to his work on television, he also had roles as a peace negotiator in the release of FARC guerrillas' hostages. He was murdered in 1999 by right-wing paramilitary hitmen, with suspected support from members of the Colombian military and security services, according to testimonies of former paramilitaries commanders.[1][2] The case remains open and unsolved.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaime_Garz%C3%B3n
Jaime Garzón, wrapping himself in the flag.
Jaime Garzón memorial
Another Jaime Garzón memorial
A Jaime Garzón parade
Jaime Garzón, partially wrapped in the flag.
Jaime Garzón's car, after assassination.