And another prohibits police cooperation. [57], On September 18, 1997, fourteen Latin Kings members and associates were charged with running a drug operation that distributed $6 million worth of crack and powder cocaine, marijuana and heroin throughout Chicago. [49] Nelson Luis Millet, president and highest-ranking officer in the Connecticut Latin Kings, was sentenced to life in prison in January 1996. Let us share some information from middle-management leaders of the Latin Kings who were in fact in this same penitentiary and were directly knowledgeable of the Kush assassination: "Kush was the type of officer who came to work to do his job, he was young. In our historical approach to developing gang profile information we routinely collect old photographs of the gang, and gangs like the LKs are very predictable in this regard: they love to pose for pictures that members keep in their gang photo albums. Includes some other documents. As of the fall of 1996 no one has ever been prosecuted for the murder. [65], The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) began investigating the Latin Kings' Maryland-based Royal Lion Tribe following the firebombing of a house in Rockville on January 8, 2008. According to theNYPD, no one is allowed to speak at meetings without a permission. As per theNYPD, one of their rules dictates that no member should even think of relying on a law enforcement organizations as a credible source of information. As explained by Reymundo Sanchez in his book, "My Bloody Life," a new potential member has to prove himself to the gang first before he can be considered for going through the process of initiation. The raid followed a fourteen-month investigation and resulted in the gang members being charged with conspiracy to commit racketeering. Basically washing off the body parts. The 2 days will be on the 11th & 12th of every . Also the school motto of Wellingborough School . [25][26], The Latin Kings were founded in the Humboldt Park area of Chicago in 1954 by Ramon Santos as the Imperials, a Puerto Rican progress movement with the goal of overcoming racial discrimination. "[22], The Latin King colors are black and gold. 91.0 percent do not want their own children in the gang. I can die in peace, because we found the continuation. : Five pointed crown, five pointed star, lions head with crown, code of armor. [98] In February 2011, Velastegui had an additional four years added to his sentence after being convicted of directing the gang from prison, while lieutenants Jose Fabricio Icaza and Maria Torres were sentenced to three-and-a-half years' and two years' imprisonment, respectively. The history of this gang is written in blood, with episodes so bizarre that they read like chapters from a pulp fiction novel. According to Wes Daily, detective and head of the East Coast Gang Investigators Association, "when you compare them to other street gangs like the Bloods and the Crips, none can compare to the organization of the Kings" (via The Eagle-Tribune). Graffiti included "HPDK," an acronym for "Holland Police Department Killer" and a pitchfork turned upside down. [75], Twenty members and associates of the Latin Kings were charged on June 21, 1994 with various crimes including the murders of at least seven of their own members. They often follow a strict and detailed charter or constitution. The ideology of Kingism has three different stages of development for an individual, which means that the rules are more loose for members at the lower level, and violations of them aren't taken as seriously as in the case of more established members. When any member believes that another member has violated a regulation, they begin the disciplinary process by submitting a Procedures for Violation Form. Besides that, if he goes to prisonand doesn't agree with how the gang is running inside, he can take them to task and have the freedom to get "the castle" in order. [3] New York State Bloodline Latin Kings share a common culture and structure with KMC and respect them as the Motherland, but not all chapters report to the Chicago leadership hierarchy. "[36] From then on, the ALKQN once again began a transformation. They have numerous "chapters" or "tribes" around the country[37] which adhere to a regional, state, and national system. We did not find out who the two guys that did the killing were until shortly before going to press with this profile: a hard core Cuban member of the LKs who came on the boat lift, described as "a cold blooded Cuban who killed without regard" and the other guy was a small white guy that Gino and BK took under his wing. [22][23][24] The gang was founded by Puerto Ricans in Chicago, Illinois in 1954. The NYPD also notes that membersmust read and fully understand any literature provided by the executive crown members. [38] Latin King symbolism is usually accompanied with the name and number of the Tribe, region, or city of the gang. As the authors detail, this means that they must be employed or at least looking for work, they must attend a school, should show family responsibility, and be interested in Latino cultural history. 74.7 percent have fired a gun at someone to defend their gang turf. Here are theRules Latin Kings have to follow. I guess our message to the other prison gangs is that you really are what you eat, in this case at least. We have collected dozens of these photo albums over the years, and literally thousands of such photos, usually paying a small fee to the LK member to acquire these artifacts. Carlos was scheduled to be paroled in two days when the hit took place in July, 1983. The Latin King gang is one of the most violent gangs in the United States today, with leaders unafraid to order "hits" on law enforcement and correctional officers with followers unashamed to obey their orders. 15.6 - Age at time we surveyed them for this profile. I was not in agreement with him, you can deal with him on the outside is what I tried to argue, I suggested sending Kush pictures of his wife and children. Its main motives are gaining power and protection from other gangs. The year would bring further legal troubles as Fernandez and 31 others were arrested in a raid in the Lower East Side and charged with disorderly conduct[citation needed]. . [31] In 1991, Felipe was returned to prison after a short release for parole violations stemming from the receipt of stolen goods. Additionally, a 301 Moved Permanently error was encountered while trying to use an ErrorDocument to handle the request. The Latin Queens are believed to focus more on their private space issues such as home life and protection and nurturing of their bodies, as opposed to the Latin Kings, who are more concerned with loss of public spaces in their own communities. [70], A year-long investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Saint Paul Police Department (SPPD) known as Operation Wild Kingdom culminated in the arrests of twenty-six Latin Kings members and associates on federal narcotics and firearms trafficking charges during a series of arrests carried out across the Twin Cities area on March 7, 2006. The largest Latino gang in Chicago, and perhaps in the United States, are the Latin King and Queen Nation. When a member is absent for the fourth time without a valid excuse, they are discharged from the organization. With a little hacking, off went one leg, then the other. That left Starks and Cabrera. In the dining hall that night, only the gangs that did not know the real recipe for the meatloaf ate their food. The skull was dug up in 1995 in the yard at Stateville (see: "Skull Dug up in Stateville Prison",Chicago Tribune, April 16, 1995, p. 2). According to theMorning Call, there are strict rules that demand that a member must not "lust for pleasure" towards another member's spouse. Lusinski was killed because Vallodolid thought he was a rival gang member. The sentences they are likely to. 94.9 percent have been suspended from school, 65.4 percent have been expelled from school. The Latin Kings have a strong line of communication and support between members incarcerated and those members on the outside. The GD's and the Latin Kings spread the word amongst themselves: don't eat on the main linetonight. But, these rules are not set in stone, and the level of their seriousness depends on the maturity level of a member. "Failure to do so would result in disciplinary action," he said. [53] Latin Kings member Alejandro Rodriguez-Ortiz was charged with the July 2, 2008 murder of Angel Rivera a fellow Latin King who was shot dead in Wilmington as well as the murder of rival gang member Rodrigo Monroy, who was fatally shot on September 30, 2008. He describes an event from his past, when he overdosed on cocaine and almost died, which put him in violation: "They didn't care about me endangering my life with a coke habit. [50], An investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Northern Connecticut Violent Crimes Gang Task Force and Hartford Police Department Vice and Narcotics Division into narcotics trafficking and associated violence in Hartford's South End by the Latin Kings resulted in two gang members being convicted for drug trafficking. The Council sets rules and regulations and holds disciplinary hearings. He was sentenced to sixty years in prison on January 11, 2012. [79], A dozen Latin Kings members were among thirty-four people indicted on drug charges following a year-long investigation called Operation Royal Flush by the FBI, Cleveland Division of Police (CDP) and Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Office. PCP or angel dust is also out of question, as per The Chicago Tribune. It is different than that of the original LK Manifest in the original chapter in Chicago,Illinois also known as "The Motherland". The investigation which involved the ATF, Michigan State Police (MSP) the Holland Police Department became public on July 19, 2012, when over a hundred state and federal officers simultaneously executed search warrants at over fifteen residences and a business in Holland, which were all linked to the HLK. Department of Justice District of Massachusetts, "The Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation,". [3], Latin Kings associating with the Motherland faction also identify themselves as "Almighty Latin King Nation" (ALKN); they make up more than 160 structured chapters operating in 158 cities in 31 states. Latin King Knowledge [SHORTENED] It is still in existence today. Then they appeared over and over. 57 ALKQN members have been indicted. However, in their research, the writers also found a double standard, with female members getting expelled for alleged adultery while other male members weren't punished. [64], Latin Kings member Darrick Vallodolid was convicted in May 2018 of conspiracy to participate in racketeering activity and conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine and marijuana. [89], Another police crackdown on the Milwaukee faction resulted in forty nine Latin Kings members being indicted on October 12, 2005 on federal racketeering charges for crimes that include four murders, 38 attempted murders and widespread drug trafficking. After the significant disruption of the Lawrence chapter in February 2004, information provided by cooperating defendants led to the significant disruption of the Springfield chapter in June 2005. The constitution also prohibits other "unlawful" narcotics to be consumed or sold, likeanimal tranquilizer, glue, LSD or acid, heroin, and downers (via the Canadian Journal of Sociology). the welfare of the people is to be the highest law. In 1994, with the rapid growth of the Latin Kings, an internal power struggle erupted, and violence within the Kings ensued. The gang has over two-hundred members in the state. In Catalonia, the 200 persons including Queen Tragedy and King Zeus and the rest of the Latin Kings and Queens tribe was designated as the Cultural Association of Latin Kings and Queens of Catalonia. Columbia University Press, Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Top Latin Kings gang leader sentenced to 60 years, Toronto woman faces deportation for gang ties. At this time, the membership of the Latin Kings is believed to have swelled to 3,000 incarcerated and 4,000 free. The "cultural program" designation was bestowed through government sponsored programs to assist gangs with integration into society and is led by Latin Queen Melody, Erika Jaramillo. 55.1 percent have been in court-mandated psychological counseling or therapy. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. To further its efforts to legitimize, the organization began to hold monthly meetings (universals) at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in West Harlem. The Latin Kings use the logos ALKN, ADR, LK, 5-POINTED CROWN AND 5-POINTED STAR. The main source of income for the Latin Kings is moneys from the lucrative illicit drug trade. We got lucky in one of the photo albums when we found the photograph showing a group of Latin Kings posing in the yard of Stateville Penitentiary that included, guess who, Luis Rosa. In 2019, as reported byMichigan Live, a substantial rise in graffiti messages was noticed after a local gang leader was taken to prison in Holland, Michigan. As per San Antonio Express-News, prescribed punishment for violating rules include the "2 for 45" rule, where other group members beat a person for 45 seconds. Members are instructed onthe precise amount of exercise they should be doing while locked up "running two miles in 20 minutes, performing 500 push-ups and doing 50 sit-ups in two minutes." He was not like Officers ____ and ___ who were shake-down artists, who really started it, they started fucking with Lord Gino, Lord Gino told themI was doing time before you were born, so fuck off, they didn't back off, in fact they searched Lord Gino's cell, Lord Gino had a strainer in his cell used for mixing and preparing cocaine and it had cocaine residue on it, Kush wrote up Gino, then Gino told our mob:I want Kush hit today.". This includes a strict hierarchy with office holders relying on promotion and demotion, governing by "elected organizational bodies such as the Crown Council and Supreme Team," and "a formal membership directory with full biographical records of members," as explained by theCanadian Journal of Sociology. Black represents death, Gold represents life. Italians and Portuguese have been found to be members of the gang. He suggests that this makes "a potent mixture for troubled ghetto kids whose lives lacked structure and hope. And, often very violent punishments are meted out. We asked a leader who had spent 20 years in the gang, before being forced to basically testify against his own gang in a situation comparable to that in the movieAmerican Meexcept this particularly member was not going to accept being killed and he flipped instead, to tell us how the Latin Kings took down the armory and here is his story: "In 1977 or 1978 we hit the armory at North Avenue and Kedzie. Then he secretly recorded him. According to theCanadian Journal of Sociology, Latin Kings gang members must follow the King's Manifesto that outlines their purpose and ideology, called Kingism, which offers principles in which to live by, with prayers, stages of enlightenment and various rules and procedures. : Black and Gold. Why did the Latin Kings target correctional officers? The way the "hit" was carried out was quite clever. The key issue readers need to understand here is that any ordinary member of the Latin Kings, or even one with "rank" or power, cannot on his own order or undertake a "hit" against anyone, especially a correctional officer. He was eventually transferred again and placed in general population, and has since been released. Other graffiti, targeting rival groups of Crips with Attitude and Maniac Latin Disciples, were found as well. The history of this gang is written in blood, with episodes so bizarre that they read like chapters from a pulp fiction novel. Soon after arriving in New York, Felipe was arrested and convicted of murdering his girlfriend. : Primarily Correctional Facilities and large metropolitan areas throughout Florida, Connecticut, Chicago, New York, New Jersey, Mexico, New Mexico, California, Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Most gang members feel that their memberships as a lifetime subscription, without any option for cancellation. [46] In countries such as Spain, Latin Queens are helping to legitimize the ALKQN through integration with government sponsored programs. The charter establishes the Ten Commandments, the royalties, guidelines for establishing a chapter, election of officers, and disciplinary procedures. [94] Four Latin Kings members, including Ecuadoran citizen Flavio Mauricio Reyes-Criollo who founded the Canadian branch of the gang in 2003, were ordered deported from Canada in July 2010. A fee is also charged if a member comes in late $1 for every 15 minutes of delay. The Black inmate working in the butcher shop that day was a Gangster Disciple, and as a "Folks" gang, is always opposed to Latin Kings (a "Peoples" gang). The arms and legs were then chopped into smaller pieces. [74] On June 29, 2018, Japhet Lopez was sentenced to fifteen years' imprisonment, Kiele Lopez was sentenced to seven years', and Rodriguez was sentenced to eight years'. We took the M-60 to hid it at Hector's house, so what does Hector do, he has it on its stand, the tripod, in his attic, and it is visible through the window to the outside streettwo gang cops stop on Spaulding and Beach, they look up at Hector's attic window, and they see the M-60 in plain view. Seeking such goals has attracted a wide variety of females who had been drug addicted, victimized and/or neglected by families, spouses and partners. According to DNAInfo Chicago, in 2013, Esteban Sotelo was ordered to shoot a rival gang member as part of his initiation process. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. In 1981, the leader of Chicago's southside chapter, one Raul Gonzalez (AKA "Baby King") of the Latin Kings had a "run in" with a member of the northside chapter of the Latin Kings. 8.8 - Age first heard anything about "gangs". 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