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

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Podcast: [The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-scarecast-scary-stories-mysteries-and-true-crime-432528)
Published: 2026-06-19T01:47:30+00:00
Episode link: https://redcircle.com/shows/1a5a2b50-ba56-48fc-a05b-ce2a55cac801/episodes/0fa71a30-51c5-4e07-b509-12d60748b870
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Duration seconds: 1930

## Resource

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/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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