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History's Greatest Mysteries•Season 7•Episode 10

The Hunt for El Chapo: Case Closed

7.5/10 · 31 votesApr 13, 2026

Ranked #6 of 20 in Season 7•+0.2 vs season avg

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El Chapo is an untouchable drug lord who sat atop a criminal empire and became the most wanted man in the world. How did investigators finally bring El Chapo to justice?

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Episode Summary

"The Hunt for El Chapo: Case Closed" is episode 10 of History's Greatest Mysteries season 7. It scored 7.5/10 from 31 votes, ranking #6 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.3). It aired on April 13, 2026.

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