Griselda Blanco, also known as ‘the Black Widow’ or ‘Cocaine Godmother,’ had a peak net worth of $2 billion during her lifetime. She was a notorious drug trafficker who rose to fame and power in the 198s running cocaine for the Medellin Cartel.
Key facts:
Griselda Blanco was a notorious drug trafficker and crime boss.
She was known as 'the Black Widow,' 'La Madrina,' and the 'Cocaine Godmother.'
Blanco was one of the largest distributors of cocaine in the United States during the '70s and '80s.
She was responsible for at least 200 murders, though the number could be as high as 2,000.
Blanco worked closely with Colombian drug kingpin Pablo Escobar and was a friend from childhood.
