Medellin Reports

[Nounce]

... will the victim be in a state of mind where they would open a security box in their apartment knowingly while intoxicated / drugged, etc. ....

There is a guy who rides a BMW Adventure was drugged by a Tinder date and hold for several days to empty his bank account. Search robbery in Colombia on youtube and look at the incidents reported this year and you will get an idea about safety in Colombia. Several bloggers were robbed and most of them consider themselves experienced traveler.

[JustTK]

Often it is because of dosage of the drug. The "homemade" version is very likely unpredictable as far as strength.

Also they got to work very quick. Its not like they are going to carry a spatula around with them and measure it out.

[Zeos1]

Terrible that they felt they needed to kill him after drugging him.

Often it is because of dosage of the drug. The "homemade" version is very likely unpredictable as far as strength.

[Knowledge]

It seems a bit excessive but I'm glad it works for you.

A small supplement to JjBee's useful advice, which captures my own cell phone security practice, except for the following additional precaution which some might find useful.

My every sojourn in Medellin, I intend to get a SIM card for a burner phone, but never get around to doing so, and instead end up carrying my "irreplaceable" iPhone with me most everywhere. However, especially in sketchy neighborhoods or at night, as an added theft-prevention measure, instead of carrying my phone in a front pocket, I'll tuck it under my shirt and belt and halfway into my underpants It always has felt quite secure lodged in there, albeit my happening to sport jockey shorts rather than boxer briefs may provide a little extra protection against the phone slipping unnoticed down a pants leg. I still find it quite easy to extract the phone when stepping into a doorway to check a text or google maps. Been doing this for five years now when mongering in Colombia and never have misplaced a phone or had one ripped off.

[Knowledge]

I just noticed the report that the visit to Medellin was his first trip outside the United States. I was surprised to see that because I saw an earlier report that described him as an avid traveler.

Terrible that they felt they needed to kill him after drugging him.

[Knowledge]

Maybe he resisted at one point or another, or he might have died from an adverse reaction to the drug that they used.

Terrible that they felt they needed to kill him after drugging him.

[Turgid]

There's a picture of her in this link.

https://nextshark.com/california-man...ource=Facebook#Echobox=1668639621.

Terrible that they felt they needed to kill him after drugging him.

[DonCarlos1234]

I have been in Medellin & Bogota 5 times. Only the last time it rained so much I left early (after 10 weeks) trying to shoot pictures of waterfalls with a drone was a disaster. Rainy day women are fun but even they get tiring. So I have a 3 week trip planned / booked to arrive next week, Thanksgiving. OR I can cancel that and come for 3 weeks starting February 15. Who has an opinion I know it will be cold in Bogota, doesn't bother me. I know it will rain on and off in Medellin. I hate High humidly with the heat in Cartagena (OK never been there as yet) Which time of the year would you guys recommend. Now or February?

Side note: it will be sunny and 72 F in Tijuana / Ensenada / San Diego all winter. Bullets flying. (not raining bullets on me I hope) been there far too many times.

[Nil Admirari]

....Keep the phone in a front pants pocket. If you need to look at the phone, step into a building or stop and put your back against the wall. Before pulling out your phone look both ways to see if anyone is watching you. Have Google Maps open with your destination marked. That way you only need a few seconds to get your bearings...........

A small supplement to JjBee's useful advice, which captures my own cell phone security practice, except for the following additional precaution which some might find useful.

My every sojourn in Medellin, I intend to get a SIM card for a burner phone, but never get around to doing so, and instead end up carrying my "irreplaceable" iPhone with me most everywhere. However, especially in sketchy neighborhoods or at night, as an added theft-prevention measure, instead of carrying my phone in a front pocket, I'll tuck it under my shirt and belt and halfway into my underpants It always has felt quite secure lodged in there, albeit my happening to sport jockey shorts rather than boxer briefs may provide a little extra protection against the phone slipping unnoticed down a pants leg. I still find it quite easy to extract the phone when stepping into a doorway to check a text or google maps. Been doing this for five years now when mongering in Colombia and never have misplaced a phone or had one ripped off.

[ShinyCrazy]

This is a good place for this.

Almost everyone carries a phone. Many bring a cheap phone to use. Keep the phone in a front pants pocket. If you need to look at the phone, step into a building or stop and put your back against the wall. Before pulling out your phone look both ways to see if anyone is watching you. Have Google Maps open with your destination marked. That way you only need a few seconds to get your bearings.

The street signs aren't on poles at the corners. They are mounted on the buildings at the corner. Street addresses are a measure of distance, in meters from the lower number cross street. For example, New Life's address is Calle 56 #43-39. It's on Calle 56,39 meters west of Carrera 43. Since it's an odd number it's on the south side. To make it easier, you go through the blue door and up the stairs, through a second security gate.

You'll only find white taxis at the airport. The taxis in Medellin are yellow. When you exit New Life turn left. Walk 2 blocks to Avenida Oriental. You can't miss it, it's the biggest street in the area. Cross Oriental and turn left. Walk 3 blocks (busy street, lots of people) and turn right on Avenida Maracaibo. That will take you to the Metro tracks. Turn left and you'll see Plaza Botero. You can find a taxi there, or walk to the Parque Berrio Metro station.

Excellent info! Thanks!

[ColombiaLover]

That's OK, because these girls are the ones you really should not be barebacking. Hi mileage. Probably been banged raw multiple times in the past. With hardened pros, I always use a condom even though, like you, I hate them and much prefer bareback.

The only issue is that if you are going to insist on barebacking, you will miss out on some very attractive girls who seem very promising but will not go bareback for obvious reasons. I am going to open it up to very attractive girls who at least provide BBBJ next time.

[Mr Enternational]

I will say that historically I've invited the Paisas I thought were non-pros over to my place for some dinner drinks on the 2nd or 3rd date. Even this will stop for here on out. No more non-pros unless through Paisa friends.

I understand how you are feeling coming off of the incident, but it does not have to stop. If the chick is a real nonpro and not someone up to no good then it is easy to find this out by vetting her.

One of the first things I ask a chick is what she does for a living. If she does not have a job that she goes to everyday from this time to this time then yellow flags should go up. Every nonpro chick that I know in Colombia has some type of job or is an actual full time student. And I know a lot of freaking Colombian chicks. That is why when I am in Bogota, Barranquilla, or Cali I am alone in the daytime. All the nonpros are at a real job or in a real school building. The don't have idle time to putz off.

Colombia is not like the Dominican Republic where chicks will sit on their ass for years staring at the sky without a job. Chicks that have jobs are not the ones out doing this kind of nefarious stuff.

[Surfer500]

Other reports talk about a 'Zombie' state. I didn't experience that, but it may have just been due to my dosage. My experience was more akin to what people say when they've been date raped.

This whole topic raises a question that perhaps you and / or others can answer. Whatever the drugs are that get used, will the victim be in a state of mind where they would open a security box in their apartment knowingly while intoxicated / drugged, etc. I know guys with a gun to their head would do so, but it sounds like in a lot of cases the guys just pass out and then get robbed. And your to be commended for sharing your experience, you can never let your guard down because when you least expect it, you can jacked up.

[JjBee62]

Is there a scenario where they can drug you without you drinking? I've heard stories through the years of such but they all seem to be too far-fetch in my opinion.

Yes I've heard the stories.

1. They blow the power into your face. That's James Bond, not real life. It would require exceptional precision and timing, and you'd still be "what the fuck? Hey asshole what was that all about?

2. The girl puts it on her skin, so when you kiss her you get drugged. That's a lot of kissing and would require about 10 times the dosage. Plus Scopolamine can be absorbed through the skin so they are more likely to drug themselves.

3. They put it on doorknobs. That one came from a YouTube Medellin "expert. " Unless you're sucking doorknobs or immediately linking your hands after grabbing a doorknob, not much of a risk.

Occam's Razor. The easiest way is probably the right way. It's not difficult for a pretty girl to get a gringo to drink with her. It's not complicated for a pretty girl to distract a drunk gringo long enough to put something in his drink. If you're in a bar suggested by the girl, she can easily have accomplices drug your drink.

[JjBee62]

I find very useful Google earth / street views to check the buildings and the address on it, most streets are up to date.

For casas especially, Street View is great to find the right door.