Latin Kings believe Once a King, always a King and subscribe to an all for one mentality. 64.8 percent have been "violated" by their own gang. One other was apprehended a month later after fleeing to New York. 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. An anonymous member of the Latin Kings offered a detailed account of membership in the Latin Kings organization to Prison Writers. [48], Sixteen Latin Kings members, included the four highest-ranking members in the state, were arrested in Bridgeport and New Haven on June 30, 1994 and charged with conspiring to sell cocaine and heroin. It operates in great secrecy and strongly promotes violent culture. After the proving phase, the real initiation takes place, with gang members taking their turns beating the initiate. The Latin Kings street gang was formed in Chicago in the 1940s and consisted predominantly of Puerto Rican and Mexican males. [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. Black represents death, Gold represents life. Their beads are black and gold in a sequence of 5 black followed by 5 gold. Hector "Bebo" Salazar was sentenced to five years and nine months' imprisonment for distributing heroin, fentanyl and crack cocaine on November 18, 2019,[51] and Brian "Buddha" Matos was sentenced to four years and nine months' for trafficking cocaine and fentanyl on February 5, 2020. Their colors are Black and Gold (yellow is use in place of gold). The monthly universals drew attendance of 500600 regularly. And, often very violent punishments are meted out. 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]. In Sanchez's case, he already collaborated with the Latin Kings in their retaliation against the rival Gaylords, thus already proving himself, as he recounts in his book. In their four year investigation, the department confirmed drug trafficking, murders of more than 10 victims, and violent crimes such as "robbery, stabbings and witness intimidation.". But all the two whackos did was turn on the showers and let the blood run down the drain. Central to the Latin King philosophy are the symbols such as the five point crown which represents, Love, Respect, Sacrifice, Honor, and Obedience. Black represents death and gold represents life. 78.5 percent believed that "fear is the only effective means that you can use to control children". wisdom, strength, knowledge and understanding; three hundred-sixty degrees of strong King wisdom. 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. [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. [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)". No, they were upset because I had broken the rules by becoming a junkie.". 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. 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. 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. 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." [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. Soon after arriving in New York, Felipe was arrested and convicted of murdering his girlfriend. The Latin Kings are the largest Hispanic gang and are united under one leader. : 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. 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). They often follow a strict and detailed charter or constitution. 8.8 - Age first heard anything about "gangs". And their literature is considered pretty sacred. 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). [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. 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. the almighty latin king nation is 360 degrees strong. Did Carlos really escape one day before his parole? 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. Latin (lingua Latna, [la latina] or Latnum, [latin]) is a classical language belonging to the Italic branch of the Indo-European languages.Latin was originally a dialect spoken in the lower Tiber area (then known as Latium) around present-day Rome, but through the power of the Roman Republic it became the dominant language in the Italian region and subsequently . [52], The Latin Kings are one of the few organized street gangs operating in the state of Delaware. Luis Rosa was one of 11 FALN members arrested in 1980 in Evanston, Illinois and later convicted. The year came to a close with Fernandez being arrested in December by the FBI for domestic abuse. When any member believes that another member has violated a regulation, they begin the disciplinary process by submitting a Procedures for Violation Form. He was sentenced to sixty years in prison on January 11, 2012. 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. I know, my brother still has one of them.". Where the A.L.K.Q.N first began. The Latin Kings have a strong line of communication and support between members incarcerated and those members on the outside. [31] In 1991, Felipe was returned to prison after a short release for parole violations stemming from the receipt of stolen goods. ", According to Department of Justice District of Massachusetts, the gang relies heavily on drug distribution. Members must set a good example to other gang members, as well as Latino community in general. 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. $45,969. Fernandez was eventually permitted, though under house arrest, to attend monthly universal meetings. The KMC faction is active in 41 U.S. states, and the Bloodline faction is active in 5 U.S. states. 91.0 percent indicated "I believe in God", and 28.2 percent expected to go to hell in the afterlife. Num. A king with many years of knowledge. They asked him to "grind" up the body parts in the older meat grinder that was there, a very large commercial grade meat grinder. 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). 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.". We first learned of this true story in 1992. Latin King documents reveal that Gino Gustavo Colon (a.k.a. Vera was praised during the meeting and stated "These kids are hope for our liberation struggle. [22], The hierarchy rises to regional officers and ultimately to two supreme regional "Incas" based in Chicago. The Latin Kings are members of the People Nation alliance of gangs , and are therefore opposed to the rival Folk Nation gang alliance. 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. [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. The New King recognizes that the day of resurrection is here. 69.3 percent had other family members who are in a gang. Seeking such goals has attracted a wide variety of females who had been drug addicted, victimized and/or neglected by families, spouses and partners. 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. a Roman Silver Age maxim. [22][23][24] The gang was founded by Puerto Ricans in Chicago, Illinois in 1954. The heads of the entire criminal organization are known as "coronas". This was supposed to prove my toughness," details Sanchez. The 2 days will be on the 11th & 12th of every . 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 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). LATIN KING CONNECTION TO F.A.L.N. 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. By the late '90s, the NYC branch became a "legitimate, highly formal, and relatively transparent organization. [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. Latin King members must practice social responsibility Wikimedia Commons According to "The Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation," by David C. Brotherton and Luis Barrios, the gang promotes social responsibility. Additionally, a 301 Moved Permanently error was encountered while trying to use an ErrorDocument to handle the request. At this time, the membership of the Latin Kings is believed to have swelled to 3,000 incarcerated and 4,000 free. 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. Also the school motto of Wellingborough School . In the late 1970's the Latin Kings took down a national guard armory making away with a number of military weapons. Almighty Latin Kings Nation. 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. or "Terminate On Sight" order, which allows any active Latin King to kill him on the spot. Twelve leaders of the Bethlehem Sun Tribe of the Latin Kings were indicted on racketeering charges last year. 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 Lusinski was killed because Vallodolid thought he was a rival gang member. [97], Eric Javier Vara Velastegui received a forty-year prison sentence for rape, violent assault and kidnapping in June 2006. II) THE CROWN Once a brother is crown, He shall carry himself with a respect that no one can reach. Latin Kings associating with New York State Bloodline chapter also identify themselves as the "Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation" (ALKQN). [31] The pending charges against Fernandez were dropped in early 1998. 66.7 percent are willing to die for their gang friends. 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. The GD in charge of the butcher shop, once offered the drugs and money to grind up the body parts, simply asked "who is in the bag". 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. The head was the only body part that could not be sliced up into smaller pieces. 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. According to the New York Police Department(NYPD), their graffiti helps mark their territory. [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. This type of serious activity must be "approved" of by the top gang leaders. The arrests resulted from a four-month investigation by the FBI and the New York Police Department (NYPD). 57.3 percent have been a shooter in a drive-by shooting. 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. 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. First they cut off Carlos' head. As the two whackos placed the body parts into plastic bags, a "diversion" fight was staged. Ecuador legalized gangs. Human translations with examples: rex regum, fons vitae, rex mortuis, deos victoria, fons scientiae. One retired detective said in 2004: "When you compare them to other street gangs like the Bloods and the Crips, none compare to the organization of the Latin Kings. [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. [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. saltus in demonstrando. Latin King Knowledge [SHORTENED] It is still in existence today. The main source of income for the Latin Kings is moneys from the lucrative illicit drug trade. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. n/a. Three inmates were indicted for the murder of Officer Kush: William Cabrera, David Starks, and Salvatore Giancana. 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. The two whacko's replied "he is one of our own", not one of yours. The colors associated with, and often worn by, the Latin Kings are black and gold. $3,292. Sociologists studying the Latin Kings and Queens have observed the different methods in which both groups attempt to "reclaim and regulate" their environments. 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. The Latin Queen agenda is composed of self-respect, independence, family support, ethnic identity and self-empowerment. The document has moved here. The general male members are called Reyes or Kings; their wives or girlfriends are called Queens. 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. And we kept one crate of the M16's for ourselves. Vallodolid was sentenced to life in prison on November 25, 2019. [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. 23.0 - Age they expect to get legally married to someone. leap in explaining. [47], The Latin Kings in Connecticut started in the state's prison system in the late 1980s. All Black for the enforcers or Assassins. [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. 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