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Currently, Jhon Jairo Velasquez is 62 years, 0 months and 10 days old. Jhon Jairo Velasquez will celebrate 63rd birthday on a Tuesday 15th of April 2025. Below we countdown to Jhon Jairo Velasquez upcoming birthday.
Popular As | Jhon Jairo Velasquez |
Occupation | Criminal |
Age | 62 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Born | April 15, 1962 (Colombia) |
Birthday | April 15 |
Town/City | Colombia |
Nationality | Colombia |
Jhon Jairo Velasquez’s zodiac sign is Aries. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
Jhon Jairo Velasquez was born in the Year of the Tiger. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Tiger are authoritative, self-possessed, have strong leadership qualities, are charming, ambitious, courageous, warm-hearted, highly seductive, moody, intense, and they’re ready to pounce at any time. Compatible with Horse or Dog.
Nicknamed "Popeye", he was a medium level hitman infamous for his work done on behalf of the Medellin Cartel. He confessed to more than 250 killings and multiple kidnappings during his 23 year prison sentence in Colombia before his 2014 probationary release.
He was first admitted to the Colombian National Army before leaving to enter the school of apprentices for the Colombian Navy.
Since his prison release, he has taken to YouTube activism on his eponymous channel, where he has provided outspoken commentary on Colombian political issues. He has earned more than 900,000 subscribers there.
He was originally born and raised in Yarumal, Antioquia, Colombia.
He was loyal to the infamous drug kingpin and head of the Medellin cartel Pablo Escobar.