What I survived

Wild Bill - The Cartel Hitman - P2

March 31, 2026·25 min·5-min readnarrativetrue crime
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This episode of 'Wanted' profiles William Holbert, known as Wild Bill, a former American fugitive turned hitman who operated across Central America, detailing his descent from smuggling people across borders to becoming a feared enforcer for criminal networks, and ultimately landing in one

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William Holbert

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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

William HolbertJack LawrenceRolf

Books

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OIJ

Topics

Cold CasesCriminal JusticeInvestigative JournalismLong Form JournalismTrue Crime

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