William Roger Reaves is an American pilot who alleges that he was one of the most prolific drug smugglers in history. He worked for Pablo Escobar and the Medellín Cartel.[1] Reaves employed Barry Seal as a pilot in many of his drug-smuggling operations.[2] In his memoir, Smuggler (2016), Reaves claims that Seal paid millions in bribes to the Clintons when Bill Clinton was governor of Arkansas in order to land planes carrying cocaine at Mena, Arkansas.[3]
William Roger Reaves | |
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 Reaves in 2022 | |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Pilot |
| Organization | Medellín Cartel |
| Known for | Smuggling drugs |
| Notable work | Smuggler (book) |
| Criminal charges | Illegal drug trade |
| Criminal penalty | Imprisonment |
| Criminal status | Released |
| Spouse | Marrie J. Reaves |
| Children | Miriam, Rhett |
Reaves served over thirty cumulative years in prison and escaped five times. He spent time in German, Australian, and American penal institutions, while supported by his wife throughout. He was shot down twice while in an aircraft and was tortured in a Mexican jail. In his own words, he is an "adventurous person".[1]
Book
edit- Smuggler (2016) ISBN 978-0692630532
References
edit- ^ a b Roger Reaves: Smuggling Drugs for Pablo Escobar and the Medellin Cartel
- ^ Smuggler Published: March 14, 2016
- ^ Top Medellin Cartel drug pilot Roger Reaves, releases his memoir "Smuggler." PR Newswire, July 19, 2016
External links
edit- Roger Reaves: Smuggling Drugs for Pablo Escobar and the Medellin Cartel | Lex Fridman Podcast #199 on YouTube
- The Highest Paid Drug Pilot in History - Roger Reaves | KONCRETE Podcast on YouTube
- Roger Reaves – Pablo Escobar and the Medellín Cartel's #1 Drug Smuggler – SRS #038 | Shawn Ryan Show Podcast on YouTube
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