sentences:  Many attempts were made on his life in 1988, which involved even rockets and grenades.Finally, on Monday, February 27, 1989, a group consisting of around 25 uniformed men stormed into Molina’s luxurious ranch, located in Sasaima, 72 km west of Bogotá, while Molina was hosting a housewarming party.The attackers took over the ranch without a fight and killed 18 men, including Molina, another emerald dealer, a retired police colonel in charge of Molina’s security, several bodyguards, friends and musicians.