2019. An anonymous member of the Latin Kings offered a detailed account of membership in the Latin Kings organization to Prison Writers. As the two whackos placed the body parts into plastic bags, a "diversion" fight was staged. ("Terminate On Sight") to all Latin Kings for the murder of Cartagena. In the late 1970's the Latin Kings took down a national guard armory making away with a number of military weapons. The Latin Kings are a highly-structured organization with than 20,000 members in the Chicago area. The oath goes on to say that members stand behind one another for better or worse. [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. [93], Nine members of the Latin Kings in Toronto were arrested in October 2009 under the Immigration Act and Immigration and Refugee Protection Act after a two-year police sting known as Project Royal Flush. Latin Kings meet at one of the headquarters of the gangs in Bushwick, monthly meeting often take place at parks or abandoned houses. Other funds are raised from membership dues and extortion both from the community and inside correctional facilities. 57.3 percent have been a shooter in a drive-by shooting. [78] Nine were convicted of various crimes under the RICO act in August 2013, including Jorge Peter "King Jay" Cornell founder of the Latin Kings in North Carolina who was sentenced to serve twenty-eight years in prison. [56] By January 2016, all twenty-three members of the gang which operated in Miami-Dade, Palm Beach and Broward counties had pleaded guilty to a variety of federal charges. This has been a true story. Those who severely break the rules end up on "beat-down on sight" and "terminate on sight" lists meaning the hit list. [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. Includes some other documents. [30], The Bloodline Manifesto was founded by Luis "King Blood" Felipe in 1986 in the New York State Collins Correctional Facility. The Latin Kings are the largest Hispanic gang and are united under one leader. The heads of the entire criminal organization are known as "coronas". When a gang member accepts Kingsim and thus the manifesto, it's almost like they are being confirmed into a religion, promising to uphold truth, justice, peace, and freedom, as per theNew York Police Department. 95.1 percent worry about the safety of their family members. According to the New York Police Department(NYPD), their graffiti helps mark their territory. They must also maintain a positive outlook and "keep all things in their proper perspective.". This LK Manifest is based on the A.L.K.Q.N of the state of Massachussetts. The document has moved here. Abig part of the contemporary organization structure was created on the basis of the Chicago "Motherland" chapter in 1986, when Luis Felipe (King Blood) established the "Bloodline" chapter in New York, positioning himself as the leader. II) THE CROWN Once a brother is crown, He shall carry himself with a respect that no one can reach. The two Whacko's intending to killCarlos, basically told him they were throwing him a "going away party". [31] Latin Kings and Queens began appearing en masse at political demonstrations in support of the Latino community. [42][43] According to the Manifesto, there are three stages or cycles of Nation life that constitute Kingism:[44], According to the Manifesto, "The New King no longer views the rival warrior as the cause of his ills; instead, he fights against the Anti-King System (social injustices and inequality)". 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." [31] In 1991, Felipe was returned to prison after a short release for parole violations stemming from the receipt of stolen goods. Luis Rosa is listed in theLibertad, an extreme leftist publication of the National Committee to Free Puerto Rican Political Prisoners of War (2048 W. Division, Chicago, IL 60622, email address:ncprpowpp@aol.com), as serving a 105 year sentence at Joliet presently (IDOC #N02743, DOB 8/6/60). 74.7 percent have fired a gun at someone to defend their gang turf. The membership in Chicago is estimated to be 20,000 to 35,000. [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. Attacked from behind with pipes and other weapons, Kush would die a day later, but was one of 30 officers on a "hit list" prepared by the Latin Kings (see: Jerry Thomas, "Gangs a Rising Threat to Prison Guards",Chicago Tribune, November 28, 1993). So the cops got the M-60 back, but not any of the hand grenades or the M16's. Here are theRules Latin Kings have to follow. A lot of groups were formed, such as "Noble Knights" (who have ties to today's Latin Kings) or "Young Lords". 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. There is no third warning, as per rule book. It operates in great secrecy and strongly promotes violent culture. They often have Puerto Rican background, but during the last 20 years when they broadened to Europe, there became more and more people with also Hispanic, Portuguese or Italian background members. One other was apprehended a month later after fleeing to New York. Branches then followed in Barcelona, Valencia and Murcia. 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. [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. a Roman Silver Age maxim. Search the history of over 797 billion If this rule is broken, the member is first warned by having to do "50 push-ups or stand in push-up position for 10 or 20 minutes." We continued to be skeptical of such accounts. They often follow a strict and detailed charter or constitution. $3,292. one disobedient inmate member; consorting with a notorious terrorist group; and a high school riot over a Coca-Cola poster. Three inmates were indicted for the murder of Officer Kush: William Cabrera, David Starks, and Salvatore Giancana. The violence exhibited by the Latin Kings is not restricted solely to members who do not conform to the gang's rules and orders. Black represents death and gold represents life. [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. [55], Twenty-three Latin Kings members were indicted in south Florida in May 2015 on charges including racketeering conspiracy, drug trafficking and illegal weapons possession. Advanced embedding details, examples, and help, Folkscanomy Politics: Political Systems, Government and Democratic Organization, Terms of Service (last updated 12/31/2014). Lord Gino) is considered the "SUN" of the Almighty Latin King Nation in Chicago and has been for a long time.Latin King headquarters is located on Beach and Spaulding in Northwest Chicago. Why do you think some people call meatloaf "mystery meat"? 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. 21) A king will fast for 2 days, 24 times a year. [58] Latin Kings North Side faction leader Gustavo "Gino" Colon was sentenced to life in prison as a result of the case. Originally created with the philosophy of overcoming . The KMC faction is active in 41 U.S. states, and the Bloodline faction is active in 5 U.S. states. 8.9- Age first met someone who was in a gang. 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. Secondly, the one ranking LK gang member that did flip in the case and provide the testimony for prosecution of the three killers was someone we interviewed for this gang profile, and this person clearly indicated that he had provided substantial information that could have been used to go after the top leaders of the LKs, but the evidence was not used. $60,843. 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). The decision to join the Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation is one that affects every aspect of your life as well as everyone in it. Before the year's end, Adelfa Vera, also a Puerto Rican activist, attended a monthly universal and was given ALKQN beads by the present leadership. Latin Kings (gang) explained. 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. Members are specifically required to know their personal cultural history and family lineage. The last defendant pleaded guilty last week. 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 history of this gang is written in blood, with episodes so bizarre that they read like chapters from a pulp fiction novel. The Latin King members commemorate three times throughout the year. Fifteen Latin Kings leaders were imprisoned as a result. Next. The year came to a close with Fernandez being arrested in December by the FBI for domestic abuse. But all the two whackos did was turn on the showers and let the blood run down the drain. [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. This type of serious activity must be "approved" of by the top gang leaders. The NYPD also notes that membersmust read and fully understand any literature provided by the executive crown members. It is different than that of the original LK Manifest in the original chapter in Chicago,Illinois also known as "The Motherland". The NYPD further notes that "members should never become involved in a physical relationship with another member's spouse." 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. ~ In Omnia Paratus, Gang Command. The journal also notes that the manifesto instructs members to "forgo criminality" and strive towards "a revolution that will bring freedom to [their] people.". 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 two whacko's replied "he is one of our own", not one of yours. King Angelico gained the status of an "ancient king," meaning that even though he is not active in group activities anymore, the gang will "always ride for him and with him." [citation needed], In the early 1980s, to avoid imprisonment for his criminal activities in Chicago, Luis Felipe (a.k.a. Amor de Rey, "King Love", is what they yell while listening to one of the leaders give instructions to the gang. On the six points I do swear Forever for life I do bare The pledge of honor to you from me The beloved King of all the Gs Your blood was spilled and tears were shed I remember this and what you said A G is a G and always a G I give you honor forever to you the King of me 4.10 G forever for always Latin Kings use 5-point crowns as a symbol. The Latin Kings specialize in battery, racketeering, extortion, murder, and drugs trafficking. We discounted it at the time, but information developed over the years and culminated in hard evidence. At the local level, groups of Latin Kings are organized into "tribes." The indictment alleges that in the spring of . At this time, the membership of the Latin Kings is believed to have swelled to 3,000 incarcerated and 4,000 free. [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. [33], Following the 1996 trial and conviction of Luis Felipe,[34] Antonio Fernandez, who was blessed as the Inca and Supreme Crown of New York State,[35] knelt with other Latin Kings in front of the Federal District Court in Manhattan and was quoted as stating, "It's time for a fresh start Now they can't hold our past against us. The gang has over two-hundred members in the state. They proceeded to use their homemade weapons. 89 percent think their parents/family worry about the LK member of the family being killed. His respect his shield and his sword is to all those who try to break him. 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. Black represents death, Gold represents life. Their colors are Black and Gold (yellow is use in place of gold). Infighting isn't really allowed, and only high-ranking members can approve retaliatory action between feuding parties. Typical member has an average of 16.8 prior arrests. As witnesses told the court, the Latin King member knew she was transgender as he dated her for quite a while, but because this was a serious violation of the gang's rules, he claimed that "Well, it was my life or his.". [31] For the ALKQN, 1997 began with Felipe being sentenced to 250 years in prison, with the first 45 to be spent in solitary confinement. 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 History of the Latin Kings begins in the 1920s or 1930s, but at this time they were known under a different name. From the "thinker" to "advisor" to protective positions, each "crown" represents a leadership position in the group's organizational structure that members look to for rules and regulations, a per the Sun Sentinel. Another symbol is the lion which represents courage, just as the crown does. 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. Also the school motto of Wellingborough School . Latin Kings associating with New York State Bloodline chapter also identify themselves as the "Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation" (ALKQN). Unlike the head-to-toe violation, they would not be allowed to hit me in the face, groin, or basically anywhere where I could be seriously hurt. They do racially mix latins and whites. The way the "hit" was carried out was quite clever. The second warning is a one-minute of beating in front of everyone. or "Terminate On Sight" order, which allows any active Latin King to kill him on the spot. By March 2011, all nineteen defendants had either pleaded guilty or been convicted for the roles in a racketeering conspiracy. Murder rates plummeted. By the late '90s, the NYC branch became a "legitimate, highly formal, and relatively transparent organization. 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). [60] Zambrano was convicted under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) of racketeering conspiracy and related charges involving narcotics trafficking and violence. The Council sets rules and regulations and holds disciplinary hearings. It also does not have various prayers and the set of rules. The gang's illegal activities were uncovered during a multi-year investigation conducted under the umbrella of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF). saltus in demonstrando. : Five Black followed by five Gold for members, five Black followed by two Gold for executive members. Then one arm, then the other arm. [101][102], Twenty-three members were arrested in the Barcelona metropolitan area by Mossos d'Esquadra on 10 June 2015, suspected of organized crime membership, drug trafficking, assault and extortion.[103]. 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. The Morning Calldoes note that the Latin Kings emphasize respect among members. According to theMorning Call, there are strict rules that demand that a member must not "lust for pleasure" towards another member's spouse. The Latin Kings use the logos ALKN, ADR, LK, 5-POINTED CROWN AND 5-POINTED STAR. The two whackos asked him for a favor, for which they would reward him with some drugs and cash money. A lot of the M16's are still out there. : The content of these gang profiles are compiled from years of investigations, training, gang member and subject matter expert interviews, confiscated gang paraphernalia, historical research, etc. Furthermore, meetings are obligatory, and a member has to have a justified reason to be absent. : Black and Gold. Seeking such goals has attracted a wide variety of females who had been drug addicted, victimized and/or neglected by families, spouses and partners. Total assets. II) THE CROWN Once a brother is crown, He shall carry himself with a respect that no one can reach. We tried one of the hand grenades in Humboldt Park, it left a crater. After the initiation beating, Sanchez was given the notebook with rules, Nation Literature, and was told whichprayer he had to memorize until the next meeting. Their beads are black and gold in a sequence of 5 black followed by 5 gold. Moved Permanently. What happened was that the leader "Baby King" was basically "disrespected" by an inmate known as Carlos Robles. Although Felipe was in prison, the government later alleged he had ordered a T.O.S. Consortium of Physicians From Latin America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Tustin, CA, which was founded in 1993 and most recently had $45,969 in revenue and no employees. The 2 days will be on the 11th & 12th of every . [99], The inner circle of the Latin Kings in Madrid was dismantled when fifty-four members were arrested during a police operation carried out in February 2010. 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. King Blood) fled to New York. 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. Most of the new graffiti targeted the Holland police, threatening police officers but also other gangs. [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. In 1994, with the rapid growth of the Latin Kings, an internal power struggle erupted, and violence within the Kings ensued. [72], Four leaders of the Latin Kings in Newark were among fifteen people indicted on racketeering charges on July 13, 2017 as part of Operation Peddling Misery, an investigation by the NJSP and Division of Criminal Justice that targeted a drug distribution enterprise that was dealing large quantities of heroin and crack cocaine in the city. No, they were upset because I had broken the rules by becoming a junkie.". This allowed the two whackos to go through the tunnel which led to what was then the butcher shop area of the prisons kitchen. In Spain, the etas are the main rivals of the Latin Kings. 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. on the Internet. Basically washing off the body parts. [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. [31] The pending charges against Fernandez were dropped in early 1998. The Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (ALKQN, ALKN, LKN) the largest and most organized Hispanic street gang in the United States of America, which has its roots dating back to the 1940s in Chicago, Illinois. The Latin Kings use symbols depicting three- or five-pointed crowns, lions and Inca- or Aztec-inspired artwork to demonstrate their affiliation. This contributed to some of the Chicago gang folk lore in the 1980's about how the Latin Kings were a "heavily armed" gang and had powerful military weapons. PCP or angel dust is also out of question, as per The Chicago Tribune. Latin Kings believe Once a King, always a King and subscribe to an all for one mentality. Central to the Latin King philosophy are the symbols such as the five point crown which represents, Love, Respect, Sacrifice, Honor, and Obedience. We have spent much time with this particular ex-member of the LKs over a three year period: including about 40 hours of face-to-face interviewing, and about 80 hours of telephone interviewing. After the proving phase, the real initiation takes place, with gang members taking their turns beating the initiate. The Latin Queen agenda is composed of self-respect, independence, family support, ethnic identity and self-empowerment. Latin King Knowledge [SHORTENED] It is still in existence today. They were all over the Humboldt Park area for a couple of days, it looked like martial law. We sold one crate of the M16's to the Spanish Lords and the Unknowns who were allies at the time. In 1999, he was sentenced to 13 years in prison, which he began serving at Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary in Kansas, and was placed in solitary confinement. 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. 15.6 - Age at time we surveyed them for this profile. [73] Japhet "King Japhet" Lopez, Kiele "King Forty" Lopez and Carlos "King Future" Rodriguez pleaded guilty to racketeering. 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