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During his lifetime, Jesús Malverde was a Mexican Robing Hood, stealing from the wealthy to give to the poor in Culiacán, Sinaloa.
After his death, when a narco’s son claimed to have been saved by praying to Malverde, his popularity turned to worship.
Following this miracle, Malverde became the favorite saint of narcos, and many of Mexico’s most notorious drug lords have stopped by his shrine to pay tribute and asking for his help.
Click play to hear about the enthralling tale of the generous bandit turned patron saint of narcos: