Before Manuela Escobar could walk, she was taught to run. And as Pablo Escobars daughter, she certainly had a lot of running to do. While being the child of a notorious Colombian drug lord came with its perks like getting all the presents you could possibly want for your birthday this type of upbringing also came with several serious drawbacks.Just nine years old when Pablo Escobar was gunned down in 1993, Manuela Escobar is the only member of her family who has never been accused of a single crime. But despite her clean record, she has never been able to escape the shadow of her fathers atrocities.She vanished from the spotlight at some point in the 1990s and she hasnt been seen in years.The Early Life Of Manuela EscobarYouTubePablo Escobar holding his daughter Manuela Escobar in an undated family photo.Manuela Escobar was born on May 25, 1984, around the same time that Pablo Escobar was becoming one of the most powerful drug kingpins in the world. Manuela had one older sibling, Juan Pablo, who was born in 1977.Since Manuela was just a child when her father became the King of Cocaine, she probably didnt know exactly what he did for a living. But she did know that her father would do anything to put a smile on her face.Despite Pablo Escobars violent reputation, he had a soft spot for his daughter. And at the height of his power, his Medelln Cartel brought in as much as $70 million per day. This meant that he was willing and able to buy just about anything that his little princess wanted.One year, Manuela Escobar asked her father for a unicorn. So instead of telling her that unicorns werent real, the drug lord allegedly ordered his employees to buy a white horse and staple a horn on its head and wings onto its back. The animal later died of a gruesome infection.YouTubeManuela Escobar was the ultimate daddys girl while Pablo Escobar was alive.And when Pablo Escobars life of crime began to catch up with him, he did whatever it took to keep his daughter safe. When the family was hiding out from the authorities and Los Pepes in the mountains of Colombia in the early 90s, he allegedly burned $2 million in cash just to keep his daughter warm.Before long, the drug lord realized that his family would no longer be safe staying with him. So he instructed his wife, Maria Victoria Henao, to take their children to a safe house under government protection. And in December 1993, Pablo Escobar died just as violently as he lived.The Aftermath Of Pablo Escobars DeathWikimedia CommonsOn December 2, 1993, Pablo Escobar was killed in Medelln after being gunned down by Colombian police.Everyone knows the story of Pablo Escobars dramatic demise: his attempt at escape across the barrio rooftops, the ensuing gunfight between Escobar and Colombian authorities, and the drug lords bloody death. However, Pablo Escobars death is not where his familys story ended. In a way, its where their story started or at least where a new chapter began. Shortly after the kingpins demise, Manuela Escobar, her brother Juan Pablo, and her mother Maria Victoria Henao all quickly fled Colombia, where they knew they would no longer be welcome. But no country granted them asylum after Escobars crimes even when they petitioned the Vatican for help and the Cali Cartel was demanding millions of dollars in reparations for Escobars crimes against them. The family tried to seek refuge in Mozambique, South Africa, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil, before finally settling in Argentina in late 1994 under assumed names. And for a few years, it seemed like their past was behind them.But in 1999, Maria Victoria Henao (who often went by Victoria Henao Vallejos) and Juan Pablo (who often went by Sebastin Marroqun) were suddenly arrested. Pablo Escobars wife and son had been accused of falsifying a public document, money laundering, and illicit association.After being imprisoned for several months, they were released due to insufficient evidence. However, many people had questions about their arrest especially since Pablo Escobars daughter had apparently never spent a day in jail. So where in the world was Manuela?What Happened To Manuela Escobar?YouTubeMuch about Manuela Escobars life today remains unknown, as shes essentially become a recluse.Manuela Escobar is, to date, the only member of the Escobar family who has never been accused of or implicated in any crimes. Pablo Escobars daughter was just nine years old when her father was killed. And for the most part, she has maintained an exceptionally low profile since then.But when her mother and brother were arrested in 1999, word broke that she had not been. For the first time in years, there was news about Pablo Escobars daughter though details were limited. An article published in El Tiempo, a Colombian news website, revealed that Manuela Escobar was living under the name Juana Manuela Marroqun Santos in Buenos Aires. At the time, she was staying in a residential building known as Jaramillo. And while rumors quickly spread that she and her brother were sitting on millions of dollars in stolen drug money, Manuela Escobars life was far from lavish. On the contrary, she was struggling to even be middle-class.It was a far cry from having literal cash to burn in her childhood. But in many ways, Juana Marroquns life was much better than Manuela Escobars. While Manuela had tutors, instability, and little time to bond with her peers, Juana had a real school, a stable home, and some friends her own age.InstagramSince Manuela Escobar has been reclusive for decades, few confirmed photos of her are available to the public.But unfortunately, everything changed after her mother and brother got arrested. Though her family members were released, she soon began to live in fear of someone coming after her relatives and seeking revenge on them because of her fathers crimes. She also sank into a deep depression.Still, her mother and brother slowly re-entered the spotlight. By now, both of them have written books and spoken freely to the press about their personal lives with Pablo Escobar. But Manuela has refused to participate at all. To this day, she remains in hiding despite never committing a crime.Today, Manuela Escobar is one of the most famous recluses in the world. But according to her loved ones, there is a tragic reason why she shuns publicity. Ever since 1999, Pablo Escobars daughter has had several depressive episodes. And her mental health has apparently worsened.According to her brother Juan Pablo (who still goes by the name Sebastin Marroqun), Manuela has attempted to take her own life. And now, she reportedly lives with her brother and his wife for her own health and safety.Even worse, her brother has claimed that she still lives in constant fear of being discovered. She apparently believes that anyone who knows her identity will associate her with the crimes of her father and that someday, her loved ones will end up paying for his atrocities with their own lives.Manuela Escobar is now in her forties, and it remains to be seen whether she will ever break her silence or even show her face in public again.After reading about Manuela Escobar, Pablo Escobars daughter, learn about Sebastin Marroqun, Pablo Escobars son. Then, check out some of the most ridiculous facts about Pablo Escobar.The post The Little-Known Story Of Manuela Escobar, Drug Kingpin Pablo Escobars Reclusive Daughter appeared first on All That's Interesting.