43-Facing Evil and Working with Law Enforcement with Steve Murphy, Former DEA and Subject of the Hit Netflix Series "Narcos"

We are honored to welcome DEA Agent Steve Murphy to the Libertas International Podcast!  Steve Murphy is a retired DEA agent renowned for his pivotal role in the pursuit and eventual capture of the infamous Colombian drug lord, Pablo Escobar. Born in the United States, Murphy joined the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in the 1980s and was stationed in Colombia during the height of Escobar's reign of terror. Alongside his partner, Javier Peña, Murphy worked tirelessly to dismantle Escobar's Medellín Cartel, which was responsible for a significant portion of the cocaine trafficked into the United States during that era. Murphy's efforts, often at great personal risk, contributed significantly to the DEA's operations in Colombia and the eventual downfall of Escobar in 1993. His experiences during this tumultuous period were later dramatized in the popular Netflix series "Narcos," where actor Boyd Holbrook portrayed him. Following his retirement from the DEA, Murphy has become a public speaker, sharing his experiences and insights on law enforcement, international drug trafficking, and the challenges of combating organized crime. He also co-authored a book titled "Manhunters: How We Took Down Pablo Escobar," which provides a detailed account of his and Peña's roles in the high-stakes operation against the Medellín Cartel. Steve joins the podcast to talk about the search for Pablo Escobar but also to talk about working with law enforcement in a different country and how to avoid the appearance of the "ugly" American. He also talks about how to stay brave in the fight vs. evil in the modern day as he did when he was facing one of the most evil men that has ever walked the earth. Trailer for Narcos-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xl8zdCY-abw Link to the Game of Crimes Podcast-https://gameofcrimespodcast.com/ Additional Articles about Steve Murphy https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/from-small-town-cop-to-narcos-legend-ashburn-resident-talks-about-his-career/article_eaceac5e-e799-11ea-a341-4fdb96bfe979.html https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/meet-the-dea-special-agents-who-helped-bring-down-pablo-escobar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4C17dgJ6eQ