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. [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. Carlos entered the basement of the cellhouse with the two whackos for his "parole party". One of the two whackos is still serving his life sentence in Stateville. The Latin Kings have a strong line of communication and support between members incarcerated and those members on the outside. 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. At this time, the membership of the Latin Kings is believed to have swelled to 3,000 incarcerated and 4,000 free. 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. 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.". 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 colors associated with, and often worn by, the Latin Kings are black and gold. PCP or angel dust is also out of question, as per The Chicago Tribune. "I would have to take an initiation violation that consisted of two chosen Kings beating me for three minutes. [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. At the beginning, the family prayer is recited followed by members throwing up the "Amor de rey" sign (via theNYPD). . Membership is estimated to be as large as 7,500, divided among several dozen tribes operating in 15 cities across five states. Graffiti serves as an important part of communication between Latin King gang members, as well as rivals. The journal also notes that the manifesto instructs members to "forgo criminality" and strive towards "a revolution that will bring freedom to [their] people.". As reported by The Washington Post, a member of the Latin Kings was sentenced for murdering a young transgender woman. The sentences they are likely to. 91.0 percent indicated "I believe in God", and 28.2 percent expected to go to hell in the afterlife. a leap in logic, by which a necessary part of an equation is omitted. Soon after arriving in New York, Felipe was arrested and convicted of murdering his girlfriend. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The Latin Kings also use a three point crown, and the points stand for knowledge, wisdom, and understanding. The Latin King members commemorate three times throughout the year. In our gang you cannot order a murder of a correctional officer without it being approved and called by the top leader (Lord Gino).". According to theNYPD gang, the rules also prescribe continuous improvement of one's communication skills, with the intention to educate future gang members. [100], Five key members were ordered deported from Madrid in February 2015. 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. Lining up plans in Tustin? 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. The Latin Queen agenda is composed of self-respect, independence, family support, ethnic identity and self-empowerment. The "cultural program" designation was bestowed through government sponsored programs to assist gangs with integration into society and is led by Latin Queen Melody, Erika Jaramillo. The first phase of the investigation, went after the Lawrence chapter of the ALKQN, was converted to an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force/High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area case involving numerous federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. [27], The Chicago faction of the Latin Kings is recognized as one of the largest Hispanic street gangs in the United States after the Sureos and Norteos, as well as MS-13 and the 18th Street gang, and one of the largest street gangs based in Chicago. Members of their own gang, cooperating upstairs in the cell house, helped next. A series of raids coinciding with the indictments led to the arrests of twenty-nine people in Cleveland on August 13, 2009. [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. [52], The Latin Kings are one of the few organized street gangs operating in the state of Delaware. The year came to a close with Fernandez being arrested in December by the FBI for domestic abuse. Includes some other documents Addeddate 2008-06-19 19:34:56 Identifier LatinKingsManifesto Identifier-ark 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. Said another high-ranking source in the LKs: "Gino summoned me to the law library where carried out our executive meetings and he saidI want Kush hit. 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. I guess our message to the other prison gangs is that you really are what you eat, in this case at least. 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. The almighty Latin king and queen nation: Street politics and the transformation of a New York City gang. LATIN KING CONNECTION TO F.A.L.N. Multi-racial Primarily Hispanic of Latin decent. Originally created with the philosophy of overcoming . It also does not have various prayers and the set of rules. In the late 1970's the Latin Kings took down a national guard armory making away with a number of military weapons. In 1981, the leader of Chicago's southside chapter, one Raul Gonzalez (AKA "Baby King") of the Latin Kings had a "run in" with a member of the northside chapter of the Latin Kings. As of the fall of 1996 no one has ever been prosecuted for the murder. The head was the only body part that could not be sliced up into smaller pieces. 23.0 - Age they expect to get legally married to someone. 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. . Between June 1993 and February 1994, seven Latin Kings were murdered. If there is any confusion, they must find a fellow member who can clarify it. [61] The gang's second-in-command, Vicente "Disciple Killer" (DK) Garcia, was sentenced to forty years in prison on related charges on February 11, 2013. They have numerous "chapters" or "tribes" around the country[37] which adhere to a regional, state, and national system. 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. Officers are supported by a "Crown Council" of the 5 Crowns Council members. 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). [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. 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. A king with many years of knowledge. They were all over the Humboldt Park area for a couple of days, it looked like martial law. [79], A dozen Latin Kings members were among thirty-four people indicted on drug charges following a year-long investigation called Operation Royal Flush by the FBI, Cleveland Division of Police (CDP) and Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Office. The letters had been copied and stored by the NY Department of Corrections, who were not aware of the significance of the letters until a federal task force was formed that included NYPD homicide investigators, FBI agents, and DOC investigators. Total assets. Revenues; Members are not suppose to use drugs, they do sell and distribute drugs. [31] The pending charges against Fernandez were dropped in early 1998. As an Almighty Latin King Nation under one sun protected by your love and guidance we bring our right fist upon our heart for sincerity, love, wisdom, strength, knowledge and understanding; three hundred-sixty degrees of strong King wisdom. The history of this gang is written in blood, with episodes so bizarre that they read like chapters from a pulp fiction novel. [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. Latin Kings believe Once a King, always a King and subscribe to an all for one mentality. One other was apprehended a month later after fleeing to New York. 9.9 - Age first "bullied" someone else in school. [25][26], The Latin Kings were founded in the Humboldt Park area of Chicago in 1954 by Ramon Santos as the Imperials, a Puerto Rican progress movement with the goal of overcoming racial discrimination. They are also forbidden to have "friendly conversations with correctional staff" and are told to essentially keep to themselves and observe quiet time. They were signed "ADR," which could stand for "Amor del rey," a well-known greeting of the group. A lot of groups were formed, such as "Noble Knights" (who have ties to today's Latin Kings) or "Young Lords". They often follow a strict and detailed charter or constitution. They do racially mix latins and whites. [92] A thirteen-year-old who was left partially paralyzed as a result of being stabbed. : 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 . Internal discipline is seen as a high priority, and violations of the principles of the group may result in documented suspension, termination, physical assault or death. (AMOR DE REY) Originated in Chicago, Latin Kings are 360 degree strong in knowledge, Understanding and respect. [citation needed] The Latin Queens constituted the female Queen Anubis and Queen Maat of the ALKQN. An anonymous member of the Latin Kings offered a detailed account of membership in the Latin Kings organization to Prison Writers. [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. 11.0 - Age first fired a pistol or revolver. The document has moved here. 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. The various Latin King factions are generally well structured and organized in terms of criminal organization. Although Felipe was in prison, the government later alleged he had ordered a T.O.S. Contextual translation of "kings of knowledge" into Latin. [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. This is often done by writing over or adding to it, notes the Muscatine Journal. Then they appeared over and over. And, often very violent punishments are meted out. 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. The two Whacko's intending to killCarlos, basically told him they were throwing him a "going away party". [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. Latin Kings associating with New York State Bloodline chapter also identify themselves as the "Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation" (ALKQN). Central to the Latin King philosophy are the symbols such as the five point crown which represents, Love, Respect, Sacrifice, Honor, and Obedience. The other 39 members were sentenced to an average of 20 years in prison for their roles in the crimes. a Roman Silver Age maxim. Initially the Bloodline chapter served as a protection mechanism for Latin people inside the prison system due to Felipe's own incarceration. Also, they can only smoke weed during certain hours. [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. Fifteen Latin Kings leaders were imprisoned as a result. They even have specific gestures for when they are in trouble, such as when a member is put on probation, he or she must "throw up a probation crown and say amor" (via theNYPD). 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