Jon Roberts, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Jon Roberts

American drug trafficker and informant

Date of Birth: 21-Jun-1948

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 28-Dec-2011

Profession: drug trafficker

Nationality: United States, Colombia

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Jon Pernell Roberts (June 21, 1948 – December 28, 2011), born John Riccobono, was a noted drug trafficker and government informant, operated in the Miami area and was an associate of Colombia's Medellín Cartel during the growth phase in cocaine trafficking, 1975–1986.
After his arrest, he was able to avoid a lengthy prison sentence by becoming a cooperating witness and proactive informant for the federal government.
He was the author with Evan Wright of American Desperado.