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As Jaggers and Peterson prepared for their meeting, a Colombian man entered their vehicle, firearm in hand, which signaled a grim turning point for both men. Their elation transformed into a haunting realization: it was Checkmate. Their fate was sealed in that vehicle, the implication of which would unfold over the coming months.
The Aftermath: A Family's Despair
Days turned into weeks, and as Jaggers failed to communicate with his family, alarm bells began to sound for his wife. She filed a missing persons report on July 5. Just as she feared for her husband’s safety, a chilling message arrived from an unknown number—a “proof of life” message from the cartel, demanding a ransom of 50 million Rand or face dire consequences.