PBD Podcast Pablo Escobar's Drug Pilot - Roger Reaves | PBD Podcast | EP 152
May 2, 2022
Roger Reaves, a former pilot and notorious drug smuggler for Pablo Escobar, shares his thrilling journey from naive dreams of humanitarian missions to navigating the high-stakes world of cocaine trafficking. He recounts close calls with law enforcement, brushes with the mob, and the time he almost got caught. The conversation also delves into his complex relationships, connections with Barry Seal, and the moral dilemmas of his past, illuminating the gritty realities of a life entangled in crime while searching for redemption.
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Origin Story
- Roger Reaves' drug smuggling started innocently with transporting marijuana.
- His mother's reaction to his $40,000 earnings was, "Do you need a co-pilot, son?"
A Taste of Money
- Reaves aimed to make $300,000 and return to farming, but his wife preferred their new lifestyle.
- He continued smuggling, working on the fire department and making runs every four days off.
Close Call in Mexico
- On his 13th run, Reaves was shot down by Mexican police, escaping with help from locals.
- After being patched up, he was driven to Guadalajara by a dwarf in a new car.
