The initial network helped Latino immigrants to integrate into a new life, assisting with employment, finding housing, and offering practical advice but also protecting against racial violence and police repression. King Blood) fled to New York. This is often done by writing over or adding to it, notes the Muscatine Journal. The typical report we would get from LK members was this: "When Luis Rosa was imprisoned at Stateville the SGD's (Satans Gangster Disciples) tried to pull him their way because he is a bomb expert, but we got him to ride under our flag instead, he taught us how to make some wicked shit down there, Rosa taught us how to make some shit with batteries and remote control with a cell phone, taught us stuff about wiring bombs, taught us how to make homemade napalm, it was toxic substance, like a gluey toxic substance, some killer shit to make Molotov cocktails out of". [76], Carlos Gil, "Warlord" or enforcer, of a Latin Kings chapter in Sunset Park, Brooklyn was convicted on May 11, 2007 for the murder of Jorge Rodriguez, a member of a Flatbush, Brooklyn-based Latin Kings chapter who was shot and killed on October 14, 2001 for associating with another gang in violation of the Latin Kings' rules. Days later, on September 4, 2019, a co-conspirator was captured in a video recording purchasing 186 grams of cocaine from members of the New Bedford chapter in a deal facilitated by Thomas. (Photo by Nicolas Enriquez) [97], Eric Javier Vara Velastegui received a forty-year prison sentence for rape, violent assault and kidnapping in June 2006. The other whacko has since been released and is now happily married and could be working as a chef at a government center employee cafeteria somewhere. There are two umbrella factions: the King Motherland Chicago (KMC) also known as King Manifesto and Constitution and Bloodline, formed in New York City in 1986. The NYPD further notes that "members should never become involved in a physical relationship with another member's spouse." Drug trafficking, assault, burglary, homicide, identity theft and money laundering, Probation for a period ranging between two weeks and two months, can be imposed in addition to other punishments, Fines (Multas) may also be used as a way to recoup the expense of gang property when it is destroyed or lost by a member, Stripping the member is stripped of rank and titles, unlikely to ever rise to the previous rank again, Suspension the member is stripped of all offices and duties, is not permitted to wear the colors, and is addressed as a novice, Community service particular assignments made on a case-by-case basis, B.O.S. This is important to understand because of the fact that the top gang leaders of the LKs have never been held accountable as of this date. Most gang members feel that their memberships as a lifetime subscription, without any option for cancellation. [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. Total expenses. A lot of groups were formed, such as "Noble Knights" (who have ties to today's Latin Kings) or "Young Lords". The Latin Kings use symbols depicting three- or five-pointed crowns, lions and Inca- or Aztec-inspired artwork to demonstrate their affiliation. Members are also not allowed to attend a meeting under the influence of anything that could disrupt its process. Seeking such goals has attracted a wide variety of females who had been drug addicted, victimized and/or neglected by families, spouses and partners. The Special Commissioner of Investigation for Schools soon charged the ALKQN with infiltrating the school system; a school security guard with five years of service was dismissed on charges of unprofessional conduct for his association with the Latin Kings[citation needed]. [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. : Chicago Latin Kings, eta and Brotherhood. Do not assume that simply because you are sincere in your desire to be a positive member of the community, that others are sincere in theirs. And while the Latin King's "initiation packet" espouses qualifications like morals, character, and cultural heritage as qualifications for prospective members (via the NYPD), entrance into the gang is often based on less altruistic notions. The Latin Kings is a gang that started in the mid-1950s in Humboldt Park, an urban neighborhood of Chicago as a social organization to help Latinos but in the late 1960s began making money from drug sales. [31], During this period, the Latin Kings began to gain some legitimacy within the Puerto Rican Nationalist movement, starting from when Lolita Lebrn, a member of the Puerto Rican Nationalist Party, who served 25 years in federal prison for her participation in an attack on the U.S. Capitol alongside other Puerto Rican militants in 1954, enlisted the New York State ALKQN to protect her during a demonstration in front of the United Nations headquarters. 57 ALKQN members have been indicted. The second warning is a one-minute of beating in front of everyone. In another case in Mississippi, a teenager was killed. Latin Kings, chicano, gang Collection folkscanomy_politics; folkscanomy; additional_collections Contributor dudeman5685 Language English Though primarily thought of as a gang, the LK has quasi-political and quasi-religious aspects. Several gangmembers were charged with assault and unlawful imprisonment, among other things. [31] In 1991, Felipe was returned to prison after a short release for parole violations stemming from the receipt of stolen goods. Or do we believe the gang that killed him? Latin Kings associating with New York State Bloodline chapter also identify themselves as the "Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation" (ALKQN). The charter establishes the Ten Commandments, the royalties, guidelines for establishing a chapter, election of officers, and disciplinary procedures. According to a report by the Madrid government commission, there are approximately one-hundred active members and six-hundred associates in the city. The Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (ALKQN, ALKN, or LKN, also known as simply Latin Kings) is one of the largest Hispanic and Latino street and prison gangs worldwide. The largest Latino gang in Chicago, and perhaps in the United States, are the Latin King and Queen Nation. 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." These can be found in a document known as the King Manifesto. (Beat on sight) beating of undetermined length of time, Three minute physical three-minute beating by at least three members, Five minute physical five-minute beating by five members, This page was last edited on 10 February 2023, at 20:57. 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. Graffiti included "HPDK," an acronym for "Holland Police Department Killer" and a pitchfork turned upside down. At this time, the membership of the Latin Kings is believed to have swelled to 3,000 incarcerated and 4,000 free. [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. 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. Unfortunately, it is easier to find those who do not want to uphold . [63], Twenty-one Latin Kings were imprisoned for up to thirty years for a racketeering conspiracy involving two murders; the December 2003 murder of Jonathan Zimmerman in Hammond and the May 2008 murder of Jose Cortez in East Chicago. Latin King documents reveal that Gino Gustavo Colon (a.k.a. When the influx of hard drugs hit Chicago in the mid-'60s, the Latin Kings seized the opportunity and evolved into one of the most infamous, controlled, and dogmatic streetgangs in America, even spreading to some European countries. Typical member has an average of 16.8 prior arrests. : Five pointed crown, five pointed star, lions head with crown, code of armor. These Latin Kings were prosecuted in Will County, Illinois, and there was some thought among our informants that the prosecution was bungled. He was eventually transferred again and placed in general population, and has since been released. Uploaded by The next day after the burglary, the cops went postal on us. Members are specifically required to know their personal cultural history and family lineage. Other funds are raised from membership dues and extortion both from the community and inside correctional facilities. After building a RICO case against the gang, the ATF and local police arrested eighteen members during a series of coordinated raids on November 19, 2009. The membership in Chicago is estimated to be 20,000 to 35,000. It was during his time under house arrest that the Latin Queens underwent a shake up in leadership, dismissing many of the leaders in order to bring in more politically focused members. [30], The Bloodline Manifesto was founded by Luis "King Blood" Felipe in 1986 in the New York State Collins Correctional Facility. 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], The hierarchy rises to regional officers and ultimately to two supreme regional "Incas" based in Chicago. The violence exhibited by the Latin Kings is not restricted solely to members who do not conform to the gang's rules and orders. Includes some other documents Addeddate 2008-06-19 19:34:56 Identifier LatinKingsManifesto Identifier-ark They often follow a strict and detailed charter or constitution. [2] With the Latino community facing constant violence from Greek and Italian greaser gangs, the Imperials merged with various other Puerto Rican and Mexican street gangs to form the Latin Kings. The gang also discriminates on the basis of sexual orientation through strict rules about homosexuality: "Any member that participates in homosexual activities will be suspended from the Nation pending an investigation by the Chapter Crown Council," as per the NYPD. All Black for the enforcers or Assassins. The document has moved here. The Latin Kings are the largest Hispanic gang and are united under one leader. The History of the Latin Kings begins in the 1920s or 1930s, but at this time they were known under a different name. We discounted it at the time, but information developed over the years and culminated in hard evidence. (AMOR DE REY) Originated in Chicago, Latin Kings are 360 degree strong in knowledge, Understanding and respect. First it took about four years to bring the killers to trial. 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. [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. Not little "shanks" as homemade knifes are called, but rather the much larger Machetes, usually about two feet long and made out of heavy gauge steel. [citation needed], In the early 1980s, to avoid imprisonment for his criminal activities in Chicago, Luis Felipe (a.k.a. The Council sets rules and regulations and holds disciplinary hearings. 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. Everyone present at the meetings must pay the membership fee of $7 per meeting. We continued to be skeptical of such accounts. Black represents death and gold represents life. As is common in corrupting correctional staff, the two hitmen got permission from the cellhouse guard to use the basement for the going away party. [86], Thirty-three members of the Latin Kings in Milwaukee were charged in a RICO indictment on June 19, 1998. According to theNYPD gang, the rules also prescribe continuous improvement of one's communication skills, with the intention to educate future gang members. 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. According to theCanadian Journal of Sociology, the Latin Kings group developed between 1940-1960 in Chicago, Illinois, as a community to help lessen the impact of immigration. Keeping to themselves while incarcerated comes with a general distrust of the law. "Lord Gino") is considered the "SUN" of the Almighty Latin King Nation in Chicago. [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. The Latin Kings have a strong line of communication and support between members incarcerated and those members on the outside. [59], Augustin Zambrano a ranking "Corona" within the Latin Kings, making him the highest-ranking member outside of prison and responsible for overseeing the activities of factions of the gang was among eighteen leading Latin Kings members charged with racketeering conspiracy as part of a federal indictment against the gang's hierarchy. [73] Japhet "King Japhet" Lopez, Kiele "King Forty" Lopez and Carlos "King Future" Rodriguez pleaded guilty to racketeering. a leap in logic, by which a necessary part of an equation is omitted. Membership is estimated to be as large as 7,500, divided among several dozen tribes operating in 15 cities across five states. wisdom, strength, knowledge and understanding; three hundred-sixty degrees of strong King wisdom. [85], John Guerrero, a member of the Latin Kings' Boston, Massachusetts chapter, was sentenced to thirteen years' imprisonment on February 14, 2020 after pleading guilty to the distributing at least 2.8 kilograms of crack cocaine in the Franklin County area and for trafficking at least thirty illegally purchased firearms from Vermont to the Boston area. [97] The Latin Kings were registered as a cultural association in Catalonia in September 2006. Graffiti serves as an important part of communication between Latin King gang members, as well as rivals. [81], Twenty three people, including three members of the Latin Kings, were indicted in March 2019 as part of an investigation into a drug ring in Berks County. [83], Eric "King E" Thomas, leader of the Rhode Island chapter of the Latin Kings, was arrested and charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine in December 2019. The 2 days will be on the 11th & 12th of every . The other 39 members were sentenced to an average of 20 years in prison for their roles in the crimes. 78.5 percent believed that "fear is the only effective means that you can use to control children". They asked him to "grind" up the body parts in the older meat grinder that was there, a very large commercial grade meat grinder. $45,969. What happened was that the leader "Baby King" was basically "disrespected" by an inmate known as Carlos Robles. The oath goes on to say that members stand behind one another for better or worse. But, these rules are not set in stone, and the level of their seriousness depends on the maturity level of a member. Total revenues. Fernandez was released after four days on $350,000 bail, which was paid for by the mandatory dues that the Bloodline treasurer had collected from the community every week. "I would have to take an initiation violation that consisted of two chosen Kings beating me for three minutes. The various Latin King factions are generally well structured and organized in terms of criminal organization. [80], An eighteen-month investigation in York County, known as Operation Sunrise, resulted in the arrests of more than eighty people, including members of the Bloods, Crips and Latin Kings, and the seizure of heroin and cocaine with a street value of more than $300,000, 43 vehicles, seven guns, and more than $34,000 cash in February 2013. In 1994, with the rapid growth of the Latin Kings, an internal power struggle erupted, and violence within the Kings ensued. This LK Manifest is based on the A.L.K.Q.N of the state of Massachussetts. : Folk Nation aligned STGs, Crips, Latin Locos, Solidos, 20 Luv and Elm City Boys (ECB), Nation, Gangster Disciples, Black Gangster Disciples, La Raza, Imperial Gangsters, Maniac Latin Disciples, Satan Disciples and Spanish Cobras . To this day, the official position of the Illinois Department of Corrections is that "Rolez escaped a day before his parole when a tour of church visitors was in the facility". Vera was praised during the meeting and stated "These kids are hope for our liberation struggle. Seeking such goals has attracted a wide variety of females who had been drug addicted, victimized and/or neglected by families, spouses and partners. Next. I can die in peace, because we found the continuation. 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). [1] They would later, however, devolve into a criminal enterprise operating throughout the United States. 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. . [54], On August 20, 2006, thirty-nine leading Latin Kings members every known leader of the gang in Florida were arrested after law enforcement officers raided a high-level meeting at a rented club in Tampa. There are several ways to become a member of the group, but a new member must go through a proper initiation before gaining full membership. Best Latin Restaurants in Tustin: See Tripadvisor traveler reviews of Latin Restaurants in Tustin. TERRORIST GROUP, 1989 ASSASSINATION OF CORRECTIONAL OFFICER LAWRENCE KUSH. According to theMorning Call, there are strict rules that demand that a member must not "lust for pleasure" towards another member's spouse. Their legacy can still be found in the so-called Kingism Ideology: a set of ideas and beliefs that regulate the life of each member of the gang and of the group itself. I know, my brother still has one of them.". They are also forbidden to have "friendly conversations with correctional staff" and are told to essentially keep to themselves and observe quiet time. On the menu for the evening meal that night at Stateville Penitentiary was "meat loaf". They must also maintain a positive outlook and "keep all things in their proper perspective.". In 1986, while in prison, Felipe started his own chapter of the Latin Kings known as the Bloodline. They do racially mix latins and whites. Their beads are black and gold in a sequence of 5 black followed by 5 gold. Originally created with the philosophy of overcoming . [22][23][24] The gang was founded by Puerto Ricans in Chicago, Illinois in 1954. [87] According to the indictment, the gang members were responsible for nine murders, twenty-one attempted murders, nine robberies, three arsons or attempted arsons, five kidnappings and drug dealing over an eleven-year period. Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. leap in explaining. Advanced embedding details, examples, and help, Folkscanomy Politics: Political Systems, Government and Democratic Organization, Terms of Service (last updated 12/31/2014). The colors of the Latin Kings even have a meaning to it, black and gold. employees. Other graffiti, targeting rival groups of Crips with Attitude and Maniac Latin Disciples, were found as well. [88] Gang-related violence escalated on Milwaukee's South Side after the indictments as a perceived lack of leadership in the Latin Kings prompted rival gangs to attempt takeovers. Latin Kings believe Once a King, always a King and subscribe to an all for one mentality. [41], The Latin Kings operate under strict codes and guidelines that are conveyed in a lengthy constitution, and they follow the teachings of the King Manifesto. If the member is found to be guilty of the violation at their Crown hearing, they may be subject to a range of penalties depending on the severity of the offense: L.A. Kaufman wrote in the February 2015 issue of New York Magazine that the Kings had a "unique mixture of intense discipline, revolutionary politics and a homemade religion called 'Kingism'". They were signed "ADR," which could stand for "Amor del rey," a well-known greeting of the group. Then Gino got kind of pissed that me and ____ may have been obstructing his authority, by not endorsing the hit on Kush, and he saidIf you two guys try to have this hit blocked I will have you both hit. dudeman5685 His respect his shield and his sword is to all those who try to break him. Currently he is serving a life sentence in federal prison due to a 25-count indictment, which includes charges of conspiracy to distribute cocaine and other drugs. 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. We had first heard of a possible linkage between some members of the FALN terrorist group and the Latin Kings back in 1990 when one cooperative member of the LKs claimed such a connection existed. 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 DNAInfo Chicago, in 2013, Esteban Sotelo was ordered to shoot a rival gang member as part of his initiation process. Moved Permanently. Those who severely break the rules end up on "beat-down on sight" and "terminate on sight" lists meaning the hit list. The Latin Kings gang has a variety of rituals that members must participate in, from celebrating specific holidays to various gang signs they use. [100], Five key members were ordered deported from Madrid in February 2015. [96] Such Latin American gangs spread to Spain as a result of mass deportations from the United States of Latin American immigrants with criminal records. The sentences they are likely to. They were all over the Humboldt Park area for a couple of days, it looked like martial law. Illuminate our minds and our hearts. Of the thirty-one gang members charged, twenty-nine pleaded guilty to racketeering offenses. A KINGS RESPECT IS 360 DEGREE STRONG. The two Whacko's intending to killCarlos, basically told him they were throwing him a "going away party". Following the outbreak of internal gang violence, Luis Felipe and 19 others were charged with murder and racketeering; the indictment process ended in 1995 with 39 Latin Kings and 1 Latin Queen indicted under the RICO Act. The arrests resulted from a four-month investigation by the FBI and the New York Police Department (NYPD). [77], In December 2011, thirteen Latin Kings members were indicted by a federal grand jury in Greensboro for conspiring to participate in a racketeering enterprise. : Five Black followed by five Gold for members, five Black followed by two Gold for executive members. [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. The colors associated with the Lating Kings are Gold or Yellow and Black. n/a. The Latin Kings street gang was formed in Chicago in the 1940s and consisted predominantly of Puerto Rican and Mexican males. web pages The Latin King gang is one of the most violent gangs in the United States today, with leaders unafraid to order "hits" on correctional officers and followers unashamed to obey their orders. the welfare of the people is to be the highest law. Over half of the arrested were charged with misdemeanors; other were charged with weapons possession and drug trafficking. 94.9 percent have been suspended from school, 65.4 percent have been expelled from school. The Latin King members commemorate three times throughout the year. "[36] From then on, the ALKQN once again began a transformation. 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]. 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. The GD agreed, and ground up the body parts with the pork and beef that was also going into the meat loaf for the evening meal. [46] In countries such as Spain, Latin Queens are helping to legitimize the ALKQN through integration with government sponsored programs. The first week of March is known as King's Week or The Latin Kings Week of the Sun, which is the gang's annual anniversary celebration, and the last week in October is celebrated as the "Week of Blood" (via Gang Enforcement). According to the New York Police Department(NYPD), their graffiti helps mark their territory. Whether you're a local, new in town, or just passing through, you'll be sure to find something on Eventbrite that piques your interest. [82], An investigation by the FBI into gang activity in Rhode Island found that the Providence chapter of the Latin Kings, made up of approximately 100 members, has been active in narcotics trafficking, gunrunning, extortion and murder since at least September 1994. Following the release of Fernandez, a joint operation of the FBI, New York City Police Department (NYPD), Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), New York State Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) came to a close with the arrests of 92 suspected ALKQN members, half of whom the Latin Kings leadership insisted were not members. 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. Italians and Portuguese have been found to be members of the gang. 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