Chris Feistl was a DEA Special Agent for twenty-six years, serving in diverse assignments throughout the US as well as twelve years in Colombia, South America, where he investigated major drug cartels that were supplying tons of cocaine and heroin destined for the US. Starting as a new agent in Miami, he finished his career as an Assistant Special Agent in Charge in Phoenix in 2014.
Chris has been a frequent guest on television documentaries and true crime podcasts regarding the Cali cartel. He was portrayed in eighty episodes of a Spanish-language series entitled En la Boca del Lobo, as well as in Season 3 of Netflix’ s hit series Narcos. He has also appeared in several other television projects, shows, and radio programs.
Chris has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the DEA Administrator’ s Award of Honor (DEA’ s highest honor), and four Distinguished Service Medals from the Colombian government.
