In 1986, while in prison, Felipe started his own chapter of the Latin Kings known as the Bloodline. The colors of the Latin Kings even have a meaning to it, black and gold. [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. 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. Ecuador legalized gangs. [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. 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. [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. 66.7 percent are willing to die for their gang friends. [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. 2019. The NYPD also notes that membersmust read and fully understand any literature provided by the executive crown members. [49] Nelson Luis Millet, president and highest-ranking officer in the Connecticut Latin Kings, was sentenced to life in prison in January 1996. 9.0 - Age first "bullied" by someone in school. Other funds are raised from membership dues and extortion both from the community and inside correctional facilities. Then one arm, then the other arm. An anonymous member of the Latin Kings offered a detailed account of membership in the Latin Kings organization to Prison Writers. Here are theRules Latin Kings have to follow. The Latin Kings gang has a variety of rituals that members must participate in, from celebrating specific holidays to various gang signs they use. The two whackos asked him for a favor, for which they would reward him with some drugs and cash money. The two Whacko's intending to killCarlos, basically told him they were throwing him a "going away party". 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. [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. Between June 1993 and February 1994, seven Latin Kings were murdered. [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. I guess our message to the other prison gangs is that you really are what you eat, in this case at least. : 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 . [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 almighty Latin king and queen nation: Street politics and the transformation of a New York City gang. [29] The Latin Kings have also organized chapters in numerous states and several Latin American and European countries. 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. The Latin King members commemorate three times throughout the year. 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. Black represents death and gold represents life. 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." They have numerous "chapters" or "tribes" around the country[37] which adhere to a regional, state, and national system. 15.6 - Age at time we surveyed them for this profile. In the beginning of the 20th century a lot of Puerto Rican immigrants came to New York. According to the New York Police Department(NYPD), their graffiti helps mark their territory. . 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. [31] Latin Kings and Queens began appearing en masse at political demonstrations in support of the Latino community. Or do we believe the gang that killed him? [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. Its main motives are gaining power and protection from other gangs. Vallodolid was sentenced to life in prison on November 25, 2019. This LK Manifest is based on the A.L.K.Q.N of the state of Massachussetts. "[22], The Latin King colors are black and gold. However, it can be used as a guideline during investigations, strategy development, police development and officer safety awareness briefings. A king with many years of knowledge. The Latin Kings have a strong line of communication and support between members incarcerated and those members on the outside. Branches then followed in Barcelona, Valencia and Murcia. If one shares internal information, one could get a "full body fledge," an act of standing against the wall, while other members hit for two minutes and 30 seconds. $3,292. [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. [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. 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. 23.0 - Age they expect to get legally married to someone. This allowed the two whackos to go through the tunnel which led to what was then the butcher shop area of the prisons kitchen. It also does not have various prayers and the set of rules. All Black for the enforcers or Assassins. The initials ALK, ALKN, ALKQN, ADR, LK, LKN. The gang has a strict way of how meetings are conducted. 57 ALKQN members have been indicted. Of the thirty-one gang members charged, twenty-nine pleaded guilty to racketeering offenses. 8.8 - Age first heard anything about "gangs". [52], The Latin Kings are one of the few organized street gangs operating in the state of Delaware. 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). 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. [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. His respect his shield and his sword is to all those who try to break him. The 2 days will be on the 11th & 12th of every . "[36] From then on, the ALKQN once again began a transformation. At the beginning, the family prayer is recited followed by members throwing up the "Amor de rey" sign (via theNYPD). Such things like failing to share drug earnings with each other or disrespecting a higher-ranking member can be brought before a gang court, an internal organization consisting of elected members. salus in arduis. In 1994, with the rapid growth of the Latin Kings, an internal power struggle erupted, and violence within the Kings ensued. 11.0 - Age first fired a pistol or revolver. 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. Although Felipe was in prison, the government later alleged he had ordered a T.O.S. In the late 1970's the Latin Kings took down a national guard armory making away with a number of military weapons. (AMOR DE REY) Originated in Chicago, Latin Kings are 360 degree strong in knowledge, Understanding and respect. 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). [100], Five key members were ordered deported from Madrid in February 2015. Members of their own gang, cooperating upstairs in the cell house, helped next. It is different than that of the original LK Manifest in the original chapter in Chicago,Illinois also known as "The Motherland". 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. In the dining hall that night, only the gangs that did not know the real recipe for the meatloaf ate their food. The gang has over two-hundred members in the state. No traces of the skin, bones, teeth, or blood of Carlos Robles were ever found. a Roman Silver Age maxim. One of the two whackos is still serving his life sentence in Stateville. According to theNYPD, no one is allowed to speak at meetings without a permission. The oath goes on to say that members stand behind one another for better or worse. wisdom, strength, knowledge and understanding; three hundred-sixty degrees of strong King wisdom. [73] Japhet "King Japhet" Lopez, Kiele "King Forty" Lopez and Carlos "King Future" Rodriguez pleaded guilty to racketeering. Furthermore, meetings are obligatory, and a member has to have a justified reason to be absent. [22], The hierarchy rises to regional officers and ultimately to two supreme regional "Incas" based in Chicago. [97] The Latin Kings were registered as a cultural association in Catalonia in September 2006. After the proving phase, the real initiation takes place, with gang members taking their turns beating the initiate. 73.3 percent have recruited other persons into the gang. 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. (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. All members of the gang identify themselves as Latin Kings. : Five Black followed by five Gold for members, five Black followed by two Gold for executive members. They must also maintain a positive outlook and "keep all things in their proper perspective.". 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. Information within these profiles may vary from region-to-region and should not be used to 100% document gang membership, activity and/or gang crimes. The Latin Kings also use a three point crown, and the points stand for knowledge, wisdom, and understanding. Their beads are black and gold in a sequence of 5 black followed by 5 gold. Did Carlos really escape one day before his parole? [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. Clearly, all evidence points to one thing: the officers were doing their job, and that meant they were a threat to the inside drug business of the Latin Kings. The arms and legs were then chopped into smaller pieces. 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. The charter establishes the Ten Commandments, the royalties, guidelines for establishing a chapter, election of officers, and disciplinary procedures. CONTACT: Latino Community Foundation - 235 Montgomery Street, Suite 1160, San Francisco, CA 94104. [email protected] | 415-236-4020 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. PCP or angel dust is also out of question, as per The Chicago Tribune. [46], The evolution of the ALKQN has been viewed by outside sources as being assisted by the addition and greater role in which Queen Loki and Queen Vailor have played, exposing the ALKQN to a greater range of cross-class supporters than would have been possible prior to their integration. On August 11, 2020, Thomas pleaded guilty to the charges, admitting that in August 2019, he conspired with others to purchase cocaine from members of the Latin Kings in New Bedford, Massachusetts for resale. First they cut off Carlos' head. . $60,843. The membership in Chicago is estimated to be 20,000 to 35,000. 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. 94.9 percent have been suspended from school, 65.4 percent have been expelled from school. The Latin Kings use the logos ALKN, ADR, LK, 5-POINTED CROWN AND 5-POINTED STAR. [91], Four people were injured after Latin Kings members attacked a former member at a subway station in Toronto on 22 June 2007. We tried one of the hand grenades in Humboldt Park, it left a crater. And to our knowledge the Illinois Department of Corrections still lists the victim as an "escapee". 44.7 percent have tried to quit the gang. Black represents death, Gold represents life. [30], The Bloodline Manifesto was founded by Luis "King Blood" Felipe in 1986 in the New York State Collins Correctional Facility. The NYPD further notes that "members should never become involved in a physical relationship with another member's spouse." According to the Chicago Tribune, rules demand that members are "willing to engage in violence," even if that means beating up their fellow members. Latin Kings meet at one of the headquarters of the gangs in Bushwick, monthly meeting often take place at parks or abandoned houses. The history of this gang is written in blood, with episodes so bizarre that they read like chapters from a pulp fiction novel. The KMC faction is active in 41 U.S. states, and the Bloodline faction is active in 5 U.S. states. Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation Begin Fellow Kings and Queens It is with my crown raised high that I welcome you to www.ALKQN.org, a site owned and operated by members of the Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation who are committed to the truth of the crown. II) THE CROWN Once a brother is crown, He shall carry himself with a respect that no one can reach. Also the school motto of Wellingborough School . Seeking such goals has attracted a wide variety of females who had been drug addicted, victimized and/or neglected by families, spouses and partners. Latin Kings associating with New York State Bloodline chapter also identify themselves as the "Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation" (ALKQN). 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." About two years later, when he was in the Illinois State Penitentiary, inmate Rolez would get his "violation" for disrespecting the southside leader of the ALKN. 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. "Lord Gino") is considered the "SUN" of the Almighty Latin King Nation in Chicago. [60] Zambrano was convicted under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) of racketeering conspiracy and related charges involving narcotics trafficking and violence. Contextual translation of "kings of knowledge" into Latin. Latin Kings use 5-point crowns as a symbol. Members of the Chicago branch of the Latin Kings cherish a history that includes the theft of military ordnance; the murder and subsequent cannabilization of. However, Felipe continued to guide the ALKQN members, who now numbered about 2,000, both incarcerated and free. According to "The Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation," by David C. Brotherton and Luis Barrios, the gang promotes social responsibility. [66], Operation Dethrone was an investigation by the Western Massachusetts Gang Task Force, consisting of the FBI, the Chicopee Police Department, the Hampden County Sheriff's Department, the Holyoke Police Department, the Massachusetts State Police, the Springfield Police Department, and the West Springfield Police Department. 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. "[40] Kingism is a blend of tribal gang rhetoric and religious mysticism. [citation needed], The Latin Kings have a hierarchical organizational structure. 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. The general male members are called Reyes or Kings; their wives or girlfriends are called Queens. 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 [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. Latin King Knowledge [SHORTENED] It is still in existence today. [97], Eric Javier Vara Velastegui received a forty-year prison sentence for rape, violent assault and kidnapping in June 2006. Despite the fact that the Latin Kings are heavily involved in thedrug business across the country (even international), there are strict rules when it comes to drug usage and abuse, but also selling. The sentences they are likely to. And their literature is considered pretty sacred. [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. As of the fall of 1996 no one has ever been prosecuted for the murder. They often follow a strict and detailed charter or constitution. 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. We discounted it at the time, but information developed over the years and culminated in hard evidence. When a member is absent for the fourth time without a valid excuse, they are discharged from the organization. 2019. Following the U.N. demonstration, Rafael Cancel-Miranda, another Puerto Rican nacionalista who spent 25 years in federal prison for the same crimes as Lebrn, attended a monthly universal. Then they appeared over and over. 33.8 percent have been in a drug/substance abuse counseling program. On the menu for the evening meal that night at Stateville Penitentiary was "meat loaf". 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. These Latin Kings were prosecuted in Will County, Illinois, and there was some thought among our informants that the prosecution was bungled. Members must set a good example to other gang members, as well as Latino community in general. 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. This includes a strict hierarchy with office holders relying on promotion and demotion, governing by "elected organizational bodies such as the Crown Council and Supreme Team," and "a formal membership directory with full biographical records of members," as explained by theCanadian Journal of Sociology. A KINGS RESPECT IS 360 DEGREE STRONG. [28] Their greatest membership is within the United States; in the city of Chicago alone, the gang has more than 25,000 members. 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. [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. Skipping meetings can lead to a violation, probation, and physical punishment. The two whacko's replied "he is one of our own", not one of yours. 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:[email protected]), as serving a 105 year sentence at Joliet presently (IDOC #N02743, DOB 8/6/60). [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. Latin Kings use gold and . Luis Rosa was one of 11 FALN members arrested in 1980 in Evanston, Illinois and later convicted. 89 percent think their parents/family worry about the LK member of the family being killed. There is no third warning, as per rule book. 120 in knowledge . [31] In 1991, Felipe was returned to prison after a short release for parole violations stemming from the receipt of stolen goods. The way the "hit" was carried out was quite clever. 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. Why do you think some people call meatloaf "mystery meat"? 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. "Failure to do so would result in disciplinary action," he said. [citation needed], In the early 1980s, to avoid imprisonment for his criminal activities in Chicago, Luis Felipe (a.k.a. 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 Chapter . Keeping to themselves while incarcerated comes with a general distrust of the law. Latin King documents reveal that Gino Gustavo Colon (a.k.a. 64.8 percent have been "violated" by their own gang. I know, my brother still has one of them.". 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. Next. First it took about four years to bring the killers to trial. The New King recognizes that the day of resurrection is here. 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. Carlos was scheduled to be paroled in two days when the hit took place in July, 1983. One other was apprehended a month later after fleeing to New York. [58] Latin Kings North Side faction leader Gustavo "Gino" Colon was sentenced to life in prison as a result of the case. As the two whackos placed the body parts into plastic bags, a "diversion" fight was staged. At the local level, groups of Latin Kings are organized into "tribes." The indictment alleges that in the spring of . This has been a true story. As reported by The Washington Post, a member of the Latin Kings was sentenced for murdering a young transgender woman. 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. Another symbol is the lion which represents courage, just as the crown does. We have collected dozens of these photo albums over the years, and literally thousands of such photos, usually paying a small fee to the LK member to acquire these artifacts. Latin Kings (gang) explained. This letter and many others were how Felipe was initially linked to three murders on the streets of New York; testimony from former Kings was used as further evidence of the orders. Membership is predominantly Ecuadorian, although other Latin American and Spanish youths have also been recruited. His respect his shield and his sword is to all those who try to break him. The raid followed a fourteen-month investigation and resulted in the gang members being charged with conspiracy to commit racketeering. Includes some other documents Addeddate 2008-06-19 19:34:56 Identifier LatinKingsManifesto Identifier-ark 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. 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