The investigation successfully tracked and documented Latin King activity in five counties, and resulted in charges related to the planned attempted murder of a rival gang member, the sale of heroin, crack cocaine and marijuana, the theft and resale of stolen automobiles and other stolen property, and the possession, use and sale of prohibited assault weapons. or "Terminate On Sight" order, which allows any active Latin King to kill him on the spot. A series of raids coinciding with the indictments led to the arrests of twenty-nine people in Cleveland on August 13, 2009. 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. 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. [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. Lusinski was killed because Vallodolid thought he was a rival gang member. Texts must be always kept away from anything that could harm the material, such as liquids or flammable materials, and everything must be filed and organized correctly. After the proving phase, the real initiation takes place, with gang members taking their turns beating the initiate. By March 2011, all nineteen defendants had either pleaded guilty or been convicted for the roles in a racketeering conspiracy. 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. Latin Kings have chapters all across the US. 9.0 - Age first "bullied" by someone in school. Membership is estimated to be as large as 7,500, divided among several dozen tribes operating in 15 cities across five states. 74.7 percent have fired a gun at someone to defend their gang turf. [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. [86], Thirty-three members of the Latin Kings in Milwaukee were charged in a RICO indictment on June 19, 1998. This is a story of how ruthlessness one gang, the Latin Kings, can be in disciplining its own members. : 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. They were all over the Humboldt Park area for a couple of days, it looked like martial law. Next. And another prohibits police cooperation. Multi-racial Primarily Hispanic of Latin decent. 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. "[31] In 1998, Fernandez[34] pleaded guilty to conspiracy to sell and distribute heroin. All Black for the enforcers or Assassins. II) THE CROWN Once a brother is crown, He shall carry himself with a respect that no one can reach. [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. The Latin Kings street gang was formed in Chicago in the 1940s and consisted predominantly of Puerto Rican and Mexican males. wisdom, strength, knowledge and understanding; three hundred-sixty degrees of strong King wisdom. In the beginning of the 20th century a lot of Puerto Rican immigrants came to New York. 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. The oath goes on to say that members stand behind one another for better or worse. According to a report by the Madrid government commission, there are approximately one-hundred active members and six-hundred associates in the city. Latin Kings associating with New York State Bloodline chapter also identify themselves as the "Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation" (ALKQN). [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. 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. 8.8 - Age first heard anything about "gangs". At the local level, groups of Latin Kings are organized into "tribes." The indictment alleges that in the spring of . 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). [67], On December 6, 2019 more than 45 Latin King (suspected) members, including its leader Michael Cecchetelli, were arrested by the FBI and other state and local agencies, in Massachusetts. 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. 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 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. 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. Total expenses. [68][69], A multi-year joint federal and state investigation of the Holland Latin Kings (HLK) resulted in the prosecution of thirty-one of the gang's members. No, they were upset because I had broken the rules by becoming a junkie.". 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. 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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. : Chicago Latin Kings, eta and Brotherhood. 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]. We got an M-60, thousands of rounds of ammunition, two crates of M-16's, and a crate of hand grenades. 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. 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. According to "King Angelico," when a member is accepted to the group, they promise to be a Latin King for life, according "The Oath (Bloodline)" they must follow. 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. The violence exhibited by the Latin Kings is not restricted solely to members who do not conform to the gang's rules and orders. The Latin Kings are known to beat, stab, or shoot members who have not conformed to the gang's rules of obedience, resulting in serious physical injury up to and including death. The skull bone apparently simply "rolled around" in the meat grinder like a basketball spinning on a net rim, and thus it had to be buried. They have numerous "chapters" or "tribes" around the country[37] which adhere to a regional, state, and national system. The charter establishes the Ten Commandments, the royalties, guidelines for establishing a chapter, election of officers, and disciplinary procedures. The NYPD also notes that membersmust read and fully understand any literature provided by the executive crown members. 33.8 percent have been in a drug/substance abuse counseling program. According to "The Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation," by David C. Brotherton and Luis Barrios, the gang promotes social responsibility. As reported by Chris Markus for The Eagle-Tribune, the King's Constitution consists of rules and exact practical advice for behavior in special circumstances, including how to act in prison. 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. Amor de Rey, "King Love", is what they yell while listening to one of the leaders give instructions to the gang. [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. 11.5 - Age first saw some killed or seriously injured by gang violence. The two Whacko's intending to killCarlos, basically told him they were throwing him a "going away party". II) THE CROWN Once a brother is crown, He shall carry himself with a respect that no one can reach. [22][23][24] The gang was founded by Puerto Ricans in Chicago, Illinois in 1954. From 1986 to 1994, the ALKQN solidified its status as a gang through crimes such as murder, racketeering, and other offenses covered under the RICO Act. Then one arm, then the other arm. A lot of the M16's are still out there. (AMOR DE REY) Originated in Chicago, Latin Kings are 360 degree strong in knowledge, Understanding and respect. King Blood) fled to New York. 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. Members must set a good example to other gang members, as well as Latino community in general. He was sentenced to sixty years in prison on January 11, 2012. Black represents death, Gold represents life. After the arrest, members of the group claimed it was actually the gang's leader who threatened them to engage in such activity. The gang has a strict way of how meetings are conducted. The journal also notes that the manifesto instructs members to "forgo criminality" and strive towards "a revolution that will bring freedom to [their] people.". Hispanic and Latino street gang based in Chicago, Illinois, United States, Brotherton, D (2013). According to the New York Police Department(NYPD), their graffiti helps mark their territory. Other funds are raised from membership dues and extortion both from the community and inside correctional facilities. However, at odds with such practices is the gang's constitutional rule that vandalism such as graffiti is "strongly discouraged" likely due to their claims as a legitimate organization, as noted by the NYPD. 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). The Latin Kings use symbols depicting three- or five-pointed crowns, lions and Inca- or Aztec-inspired artwork to demonstrate their affiliation. The 2 days will be on the 11th & 12th of every . They chopped at the torso, cutting it into smaller pieces. The gang also celebrates specific holidays, such as January 6 or King's Holy Day, when Latin Kings are required to fast in honor of brothers and sisters who passed away. : 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. As one member put it, the Manifesto is "considered our Bible", and reading it is to go "from the darkness to the light". [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. Blood was everywhere. Revenues; It also does not have various prayers and the set of rules. The main focus of the Latin Kings is the control of drug trafficking and internal gang discipline both within the prison and in the community. The most recent emblem is the bulldog with a crown. They often follow a strict and detailed charter or constitution. On July 1, 1989 a correctional officer at the Stateville Correctional Center, Lawrence Kush, Jr., was assassinated by the Latin Kings while on the job. We discounted it at the time, but information developed over the years and culminated in hard evidence. The largest Latino gang in Chicago, and perhaps in the United States, are the Latin King and Queen Nation. I can die in peace, because we found the continuation. The Morning Calldoes note that the Latin Kings emphasize respect among members. Mean AgeDevelopmental Factor in the Lifespan of the LK Member. 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. [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. 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. Its main motives are gaining power and protection from other gangs. By the late '90s, the NYC branch became a "legitimate, highly formal, and relatively transparent organization. When a member is absent for the fourth time without a valid excuse, they are discharged from the organization. By then one, Sal Giancana, had already died. [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]. Also the school motto of Wellingborough School . A KINGS RESPECT IS 360 DEGREE STRONG. The KMC faction is active in 41 U.S. states, and the Bloodline faction is active in 5 U.S. states. Did Carlos really escape one day before his parole? 89 percent think their parents/family worry about the LK member of the family being killed. Total revenues. 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. In a chilling case from the Bronx, New York, the group brutally attacked a teenager in the process of gang recruitment because he was gay, reportsABC News. 21) A king will fast for 2 days, 24 times a year. salus in arduis. Then he secretly recorded him. 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. The other 39 members were sentenced to an average of 20 years in prison for their roles in the crimes. Initially the Bloodline chapter served as a protection mechanism for Latin people inside the prison system due to Felipe's own incarceration. They do racially mix latins and whites. The acceptance of females in the gang is common to most factions. [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. Members are not suppose to use drugs, they do sell and distribute drugs. [39] This form includes a variety of information about the allegation, including the violation, the statement of the accused, and members present or other witnesses. 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]. The gang has over two-hundred members in the state. Of the thirty-one gang members charged, twenty-nine pleaded guilty to racketeering offenses. The whole Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (ALKQN)gang is divided on national, state, and local levels, and each state is led by a state representative, monitoring these smaller divisions (via San Antonio Express-News). 69.3 percent had other family members who are in a gang. The two whacko's replied "he is one of our own", not one of yours. I know, my brother still has one of them.". 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. Central to the Latin King philosophy are the symbols such as the five point crown which represents, Love, Respect, Sacrifice, Honor, and Obedience. The raid followed a fourteen-month investigation and resulted in the gang members being charged with conspiracy to commit racketeering. [62], Thirty-four alleged Latin Kings were charged with racketeering conspiracy in Chicago on July 26, 2016. The Celestial Chapter The history of this gang is written in blood, with episodes so bizarre that they read like chapters from a pulp fiction novel. That is for years. The Latin Kings also use a three point crown, and the points stand for knowledge, wisdom, and understanding. the almighty latin king nation is 360 degrees strong. 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. The Latin Queen agenda is composed of self-respect, independence, family support, ethnic identity and self-empowerment. The arms and legs were then chopped into smaller pieces. [31][32] Felipe was charged with ordering the killing of William (Lil Man) Cartagena, who had been taken to an abandoned Bronx apartment and strangled, decapitated, mutilated and set on fire. 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. [29] The Latin Kings have also organized chapters in numerous states and several Latin American and European countries. The New King recognizes that the day of resurrection is here. 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. 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). 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 [60] Zambrano was convicted under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) of racketeering conspiracy and related charges involving narcotics trafficking and violence. [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. One other was apprehended a month later after fleeing to New York. "Failure to do so would result in disciplinary action," he said. The history of this gang is written in blood, with episodes so bizarre that they read like chapters from a pulp fiction novel. [91], Four people were injured after Latin Kings members attacked a former member at a subway station in Toronto on 22 June 2007. 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. They proceeded to use their homemade weapons. Latin King Knowledge [SHORTENED] Seeing, perceiving and observation by all Kings, is the network of the Nation - the eyes of the Almighty Latin Kings Nation are everywhere. Seeking such goals has attracted a wide variety of females who had been drug addicted, victimized and/or neglected by families, spouses and partners. Advanced embedding details, examples, and help, Folkscanomy Politics: Political Systems, Government and Democratic Organization, Terms of Service (last updated 12/31/2014). The membership in Chicago is estimated to be 20,000 to 35,000. 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". [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. [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. Members are also not allowed to attend a meeting under the influence of anything that could disrupt its process. The Latin Kings are members of the People Nation alliance of gangs , and are therefore opposed to the rival Folk Nation gang alliance. The Almighty Latin King Nation is a American street gang founded in Chicago in 1940 and active mostly in Chicago.Latin King documents reveal a man by the name "Gino Gustavo Colon" (a.k.a. And, often very violent punishments are meted out. 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. [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. 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). Our information comes from the 2nd in command (a Prince) of the gang at that time who is now a federal informant in the witness protection program. The next day after the burglary, the cops went postal on us. I guess our message to the other prison gangs is that you really are what you eat, in this case at least. Another symbol is the lion which represents courage, just as the crown does. This has been a true story. However, Felipe continued to guide the ALKQN members, who now numbered about 2,000, both incarcerated and free. 9.9 - Age first "bullied" someone else in school. A lot of groups were formed, such as "Noble Knights" (who have ties to today's Latin Kings) or "Young Lords". [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. It is different than that of the original LK Manifest in the original chapter in Chicago,Illinois also known as "The Motherland". In 1986, while in prison, Felipe started his own chapter of the Latin Kings known as the Bloodline. 2019. Human translations with examples: rex regum, fons vitae, rex mortuis, deos victoria, fons scientiae. Membership is predominantly Ecuadorian, although other Latin American and Spanish youths have also been recruited. The Latin Kings use the logos ALKN, ADR, LK, 5-POINTED CROWN AND 5-POINTED STAR. Over half of the arrested were charged with misdemeanors; other were charged with weapons possession and drug trafficking. 2019. No traces of the skin, bones, teeth, or blood of Carlos Robles were ever found. 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.". The GD's and the Latin Kings spread the word amongst themselves: don't eat on the main linetonight. First they cut off Carlos' head. Contextual translation of "kings of knowledge" into Latin. a Roman Silver Age maxim. Carlos entered the basement of the cellhouse with the two whackos for his "parole party". We continued to be skeptical of such accounts. [49] Nelson Luis Millet, president and highest-ranking officer in the Connecticut Latin Kings, was sentenced to life in prison in January 1996. The Latin Kings are members of the People Nation alliance of gangs, and are therefore opposed to the rival Folk Nation gang alliance.[11]. [73] Japhet "King Japhet" Lopez, Kiele "King Forty" Lopez and Carlos "King Future" Rodriguez pleaded guilty to racketeering. 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. Ancient King is a brother who has moved on or is inactive. [31] The pending charges against Fernandez were dropped in early 1998. "The Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation," byDavid C. 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