EP15 - The World Cup Mistake That Cost Andrés Escobar His Life

from The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime · host Michael Crutchfield

Colombian defender Andrés Escobar scored an own goal at the 1994 World Cup. Ten days later, he was shot in a Medellín parking lot. This episode uncovers how cartel money, illegal betting, and national pressure turned one unlucky deflection into a death sentence.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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