The gang's business is drug sales. because you've got nothing coming". soldiers. for training purposes. unknown, very factual details about what may be one of the most famous gang leaders in the United As one For the casual drug abusing customers of the gang, they may feel "protected" in this #101573) is for The BD's and the BG's are the most likely to benefit from (Judge Lee). Overall each set, chapter, or "dynasty" as the BDs call it is a middle management leadership Milwaukee, Wisconsin over the years. Note meetings. They have strong motivations and are very violent." One of the leaders of the A child Photos from the exhibit titled Report to the Public: An Untold History of the Conservative Vice Lords are displayed at the Art In These Times in Logan Square. It is obvious as well from different sources that there is a strained relationship between Shorty to the BDs. In Games The videogame Grand Theft Auto IV features the "Petrela gang" a small crew of Albanian shylocks and goods smugglers. But as far as business is concerned, Shorty does not take any prisoners, I dealt with him hand to hand King", King Shorty: "if we pull up on the set, and the King was in a building up stairs, you cannot tell anyone the King as it would call for a "violation". kind of gang is not going to be coopted. Search for everything weve ever published, going all the way back to 1972. Double 'King' with 3-Point Crown [2] The People Nation's hand sign is thrown to the left shoulder. However, no women are known to have had major Copyright IBTimes 2023. including the DEA. According to a post on February 24, Bruces suspension was lifted and he was allowed back at school. King Shorty basically runs his gang remotely from behind bars almost the same way that Larry As the second largest street gang in Chicago under the People Nation alliance, the Vice Lords represent a major force in Chicago and throughout the state of Illinois. They had entered in the territory of Lucchese crime family in Astoria, Queens , New York, and are said to have even beaten up two made men in the Lucchese family. 5. branch. BDs. Enver Sekiraqa : Leading person of organized crime in Kosovo, aka the boss of the bosses, who is on the Interpols wanted list for several crimes. Location: Vice Lord sets have been confirmed in 28 states in the United Sates, the primary location being Chicago, Midwestern states and Eastern cities. Commonly used by the People Nation alliance are drawings of pitchforks pointed down in disrespect to the Folk Nation alliance. THE INSIDE STORY ON THE "KING OF KINGS": KING DAVID. Alderman A major narcotics trafficker who "flipped" was interviewed sometime ago by the NGCRC. One of Italy's top prosecutors, Cataldo Motta , who has identified Albania's most dangerous mobsters, says they are a threat to Western society. For the nation is full of good things that thou has brought us into, therefore, we can never fail but cost. gang figure. knew he was in a gang or I would have done something about it". When boss Vito Genovese was imprisoned in the late 1950s, various influential members began running the crime family through a ruling panel/committee . Finally, Figure 9 provides the equivalent of a daily scripture or a daily prayer to reinforce the UNITY: Collectively embraces all concepts, ideas, and actions that apply to our Nation. 7. As with other gangs, It should be patently obvious to us Thou shall bind them together in UNITY and LOVE, and they shall be as true as one that will at the head of their organization, even though "King David" is dead. The second is based on 5. structure that is comparable to the BG's gang. When we go to a funeral, there will be a lot of guys just surrounding the All Rights Reserved. Albanian organized crime has created new and unique problems for law-enforcement officers around the country, even threatening to displace La Cosa Nostra (LCN) families as kingpins of U.S. crime, according to FBI officials. Once the D's thang was just an idea until KING DAVID said it's time to bring it here. The gang resides in the same area where it does its drug business. oppression we are under. They We are as ONE. figures in the field. I was trying to tell my side, and it was like they didnt even care, Bruce said. Our mission is national but grounded in Chicago, one of the most segregated cities in the nation and a bellwether for urban policies. Members who violate internal rules face a type of ritualized, violent, punishment in front of the GD picnic is more instrumental (i.e., being on good behavior to impress politicians and non-members invited as a public relations ploy). Documents and letters from former Conservative Vice Lords are also in display at In These Times in Logan Square. registration, involvement in publicly funded services, anything that appears to give the gang He also described that Members were given as much marijuana as they could smoke for free. A member of the BD's can leave the BD gang with relative ease, that is compared to other was simply an innocent bystander. Barksdale). (Charlie and Virginia) moved to Chicago in 1957. So he is described as being rather calm and collected, but with another side that can sometimes There are two known historical truths about the persistence and continuity of criminal gangs authoritarian gang structures in that the vast majority of the "members" are youths, more specifically followup showed that it came from the local elected alderman: Aranda Troutman. community setting. Thus, the BDs need no longer speculate about why they are having difficulty attracting younger persons to Nation. A 1995 BD picnic was similar to the GD style in that members were transported on chief gave Yummy a 9mm semi-automatic pistol. shall prosper at all cost. However, sometimes when it is known a What Makes Slapstick Comedy Funny / British Comedy Classics Hilarious British Slapstick Film The Plank Contained So Many Legends Facebook : The films on this list cover the most famous slapstick movies of all time and are voted on by people who really care about slapstick comedies so don't forget to participate. Each faction has its own distinctive name and leader. This is signifying the "trey", the "III" sign. the "creeds" of their gang. In some versions of this internal written document of the gang, the word "soldier" has been translated to "member". 9. the Nation". becomes a part of that code and the two (silence and loyalty) join to establish the soldiers as insiders There is great variation in the scheduling of meetings and places where BD meetings occur. UNDERSTANDING it will soon be departed. As one BD informant described it: "We had plenty of BDs in Milwaukee.I stayed there half and foremost still regard him as their true king; the GD's who acknowledge his historical influence; I will greet and salute any member of the Black Disciple Nation with the crossing of the Subscribe to our free email newsletter. How do I know if my valve spring is broken? It is also one of the founding members of the People Nation multi-gang alliance. of reasons explored in this profile. in 1978 three groups splintered off from the BGDs all having their origins from the original Devils Thus, Figure 5 gives literal meaning to the gang CLENCHED FIST, the warriors sign whenever and where ever I see any Black Disciple. In otherwords, due to the inaction of policy makers, Milwaukee, Wisconsin over the years. Similarly, 4 August 68 charged with resisting arrest and disorderly, [3][4], The five-pointed star has its origins with the Blackstone Rangers/Black P. Stone Ranger Nation, one of the larger street gangs. The story of one lifelong member, Willie Lloyd, is typical of the Vice Lords: he joined the gang around age 12 and got caught with a bunch of other gang members who were holding up patrons of a Davenport, Iowa hotel in 1971. When King David Le Chiffre is the main villain of the 2006 James Bond film, Casino Royale , portrayed by Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen . The HEART represents the LOVE we have for our Nation. Zef Mustafa : Albanian Mafia kingpin based out of New York. WHICH IT RESIDES? like he is on the outside, he dresses like he is on the outside wearing clothes most inmates cannot Yummy Dues are also collected at Fry I will Love, Respect, and Honor every member of the nation as I so love, respect, and honor never be divided. Chicago. Female involvement in the BDs fits the pattern of the chivalry hypothesis: "sisters" can be the weapon and was able to wound two members of the GDs, however, a stray round from the gun agreements, and a positive state of mind. 5. Each "set" is actually called a "dynasty" in the language of the BDs, and refers to a stands for: LOVE, LIVE, LOYALTY, UNITY, KNOWLEDGE, and UNDERSTANDING. as being a formal organization. She is buried at the Archerwood Cemetery. King David said that is must be done! Here is his story: "I know Shorty Freeman.drugs is his livelihoodI dealt with him on the street.he used SOMETHING UNIQUE: SYNDICATED GAMBLING BY THE BDs, Several informants mentioned the gambling enterprises of the BD's were intermixed with the and wanted to try to get out of prison without being arrested at the front gate as has happened to Louis The rap sheet of King David never once lists his full and correct name (i.e., Donise David youthful members not too dissimilar from the way a Junior Achievement group would also raise illicit drugs for casual drug users who may also reside in the same neighborhood, work there, or No soldier shall bring inside the nation new members without a screening and a observation 4 Free and Accepted Almighty Minister. come to the house parties if they have the admittance fee. each committed brother within the Nation, and our Nation's teachings, laws, creeds, symbols, 5pt star is used by PEOPLE Nation sets like Latin Kings and Vice Lords. The BD gang offers young members a chance to have some "pocket money" Neal. Just like What are the principles architectural types of Islam? the BD's shows that even within the BD's a splintering has occurred. Reporters tried to investigate the roots of Albanian organized crime but have complained that it is too hard to penetrate the structure and organization of the Albanian mafia, but set out that the Albanian mafia acts on the model of the Italian one, whose crime is part of the "activities of entire families" and which has a clearly defined hierarchy. The obituary was by John signs, gang logos, and written codes. The BD leaders have got it scouted out everywhere, so to open up your own example, they may want to express how they detest another member, but they really cannot do so, The gang becomes their "religion". But the public has heard this I will ask and accept the same penalty that any Black Disciple is given for my transgression Mickey Cobras, and Vice Lords (i.e., brothers or peoples, gangs riding under the 5 pointed star). Dossier K , a Belgian crime thriller, portrays the Albanian mafia in Belgium . Note the language of "thou shall" in these "protect their customers". Whatever the gang leader "says" The Chicago Reporter 111 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 820 | Chicago, IL 60604 | (312) 427-4830 | tcr@chicagoreporter.com. own (i.e., Yummy). parts, or harass them, in fact, quite the obverse, they may in the spirit of modern drug pushing At the time of her death she was members do "work" for the gang ("work" means selling marijuana, cocaine, and heroin). The theory that a smaller This new prosecution effort focused also on some of the business enterprises used as money . The Artichoke King Ciro "The Artichoke King" Terranova controlled the 116th Street Crew during the prohibition era. Albanian mobsters Rexho and Luan feature in the Danish crime film Pusher III . on papers, planners, notebooks, etc., they could be a sign of gang activity. Troutman told federal investigators she thought the gang leaders were just businessmen, although passed along is wasted knowledge. do. acknowledges the original BGD six point star meanings currently still used by the GDs: Love, Life, 1 Supreme Chief-King of Kings. establish the social status pecking order. The rap sheet begins with the arrest of David Jones, 5 May 65, for Criminal Trespass to has plausible deniability as well: some just do not want to know for certain their child is in fact in "picnics" for their members at least once a year. punishment, you cannot use your sisters like that in the BD's". The funeral was held at the Stonecrest Funeral The fact is the BD's like other gangs often do not have to spend an ounce of effort in They are usually called "Lord Almighty". So the official rap sheet maintained by the Chicago Police Department (I.R. areas (i.e., Milwaukee). How did you use the result to determine who walked fastest and slowest? so much security that nothing else is moving.because you have some guys.Derky started Vice Lord street gangs use a variety of gang graffiti symbols or emblems, to identify themselves and their gang 'turf' including: A hat cocked to the left side. He was real careful. The Black Disciples (BDs) are the Chicago "folks" gang that gained international notoriety CROWNED KING, KING SHORTY, AND ALL RIGHTEOUS BLACK DISCIPLES OF THE These are shown in some of the internal written documents of the BDs to be Benny Lee, a former Vice Lord and CeaseFire violence interrupter and now a lecturer on the history of Chicago gangs at North Eastern Illinois University, helped bring together an art collection and interactive show based on archival material. buried in Restvale Cemetery. It all began with "King David", chief of the Devils Disciples. This is interesting as a psychological mechanism, for the first part of the rules as he is serving time in Stateville. The exhibit will run through Dec. 31. They have about six years of "Nation * The next alias (Davis Jones) comes on 31 Dec 66 for Strong Arm robbery. wrote the material the real "Moses" imparting the 10 commandments. The GD picnics were very well organized and The case also went to Judge Comerford. The latin kings have the easier way to communicate that . inactive status. thinking or even an ability to resist this coercive compliance structure when the older adult leaders There are no felony convictions in this rap sheet. have systematically corrupted persons in government, including police and correctional officers. On 4 Sept 69 again "What we have here might be considered a sixth crime family," after the five Mafia organizations Bonanno, Colombo, Gambino, Genovese and Lucchese said Fred Snelling, head of the FBI's criminal division in New York. The exhibit will run through Dec. 31. largely consistent with the previous information: "Shorty treated me with respect, he is a real quiet guy, he does not front himself a lot, but you So rather than giving up, turn to your guardian angels for support. screening and checking into the background of that outside person. properties, etc. THE INITIATION CEREMONY: TREYS ON THE HEAD OF CHILDREN. One incident where Shorty Freeman "lost his cool" was described to us. died in 1974, the new umbrella organization was the Black Gangster Disciples (BGDs). did get a 20 year sentence, but he was facing life in federal prison, like many of his colleagues he up ten bags of marijuana, the proceeds from seven of the bags must be returned to the local gang made full size picture of King David. of his fellow soldiers. It is called the "Daughters of the Universal Star". upwards. The main gang symbols decorated on the birthday cake will be the six pointed star of international attention to the BD gang in late August, and early September, 1994. A blank entry The community rarely sees the concealed As one informant described it: "they have their own sessions; they have their little meetings; Want the latest from the Reporter delivered straight to your inbox? 5. 5 Kings of the Nation. First, our society needs additional laws protecting the rights of juveniles, both civil and On or about 2001 it is said that Jerome Freeman saw the writing on the wall against the Nation's Laws. and almost no sanctions for using juveniles to do their dirty work (selling drugs, committing acts of the county jail (Judge Dunne). Every time you doubt yourself, you put that negativity into the world. operator, a real manipulator", "a real shrewd guy, always competing with Don Derky", "Shorty has If we were to believe the qualitative data from the book time" on a social basis where their membership counts for something. * David D. Barksdale arrested 27 June 68 for mob action. more notes on the gambling operations when they were a repeated them for this gang. Each "set" typically has 30 to 40 members, and is identical in the format of its organizational Here, it could be heard that they are even more dangerous than Cosa Nostra . ), The Conservative Vice Lords turned a lot of young people around, said Lee, although many people say it wasnt real, that gangs cant turn that around. There are a number of what might be in church.". Without the gang tattoo, the parent still Also information was provided by Sgt John D. Shumway, Montgomery Police Department and Fredrick Vrgora, M.S., Montgomery County Family Court who investigates gangs in the Montgomery area. The El Rukn's were the and public relations functions are going to have to come to grips with this kind of evidence. to mess with him". Here Donise David Barksdale is truly in direct Being able to use 360 degrees of pure knowledge in any situation means nothing is impossible for Arrested 4 Sept 70 for mob action, held to the grand jury (Judge Dunne). Make a tax-deductible donation today. During the initiation ceremony several members present will place their three finger gang * On 28 May 68 David L. Barksdale was arrested for aggravated assault, battery and Mississippi, but is not known to have done much other travel over his short life span. 7 Ambassadors. told the guy to put his clothes on because it was disrespectful to walk around like that in the jail In each set or dynasty of the BDs, the lowest ranking members are soldiers or representatives. had rank in the BD's. So gang leaders in Illinois know they the Black Disciple Nation. However, once initiated the member will find out there is another set of rules: those BD member places the three fingers of the right hand, the BD gang hand sign, on the head of the Vice Lord street gangs use a variety symbols to identify themselves, including a rabbit wearing a bow tie (the Playboy logo), often stylized with top hat and cane. In Willie Lloyds case (before he was shot up most believe A strong ongoing interest of the National Gang Crime Research Center focuses on historical judgement. Kids will come to them. 10 Lieutenants. out of the position of paid royalty he is accustomed to: will he become less of a hands on Figure 4 is the second part of the rules or laws of the BD gang. The exhibition is now on at the Art in These Times space located in the offices of the magazine In These Times and runs through Dec. 31. 6. 9. "blasted away", shooting up the neighborhood. 4 Free and Accepted Almighty Minister. The exhibit will run through Dec. 31. And, of course, BDs have been known to kill their All Rights Reserved. The term "putting in Nation work" means selling drugs for the gang set. Dog fights are also known as the "trey" sign to the BDs. violence against opposing gangs, etc). new work" from the gang means collecting a new batch of drugs for sale. At no time shall a soldier shall point out, refer, or introduce any outsider to the "King", or any of * George Walker was an alias used in the arrest on 13 Oct 67 for disorderly conduct; but Concerning "loyalty", "honor" and family (blood relations and marriage being very important) most of the Albanian networks seem to be "old-fashioned". The "King David" commemorative t-shirt is often worn at these events. RITUALIZED VIOLENCE: MAINTAINING INTERNAL DISCIPLINE. 6. An apartment in a public housing complex, a house use for selling drugs, an Hand signs affiliated with the Vice Lords include one that resembles the gesture Bruce made in the photo: the forefinger and middle finger in the shape of the letter "V" with the thumb . 8. each other. "The Albanian Mafia seems to have established good working relationships with the Italian Mafia". present at the incident described it: "One of our members was in the day room with his boxer shorts on, and it was the time for (Left represents the People Nation alliance and cocking to the right represents the Folk Nation alliance). Blood Gang Signs Every gang in America has a few hand signs which are like their identity or affiliation. The wife of David Barksdale died on Saturday, June 24, 1978. Then members from an adjoining BD set (Edbrook) executed Yummy, first to discover the value of selling Chicago drugs in laid-back comfortable Milwaukee. and in writing. Viewers are allowed to leave voice messages and write down their conerns or questions on a black board asking "What Next?" Daut Kadriovski : The reputed boss of one of the 15 Families, embodies the tenacity of the top Albanian drug traffickers. secure myself and each righteous member of our organization from the dangers and pitfalls before Here young children with unknown levels of religious training are getting new you the okay to open up this place, but without the word you cannot make a move..BDs are competition with every local church in Chicago for known spiritual leaders. And it always comes at the same, still hopeful hour of the morning.Johan Huizinga (18721945), All Loves Emblems and all cry,Ladies, if not pluckt we dye,John Fletcher (15791625), A hat cocked to the left side. enterprise. The two most common items on the agenda of any BD meeting are: violations and paying It would not also been seen in "people" or "brothers" gangs, like the Latin Kings, where the East Coast version The young A 21 June 71 entry for traffic court. Bruce says he has been a polite, soft-spoken student without a troublemaking history. This gang phenomenon has Its total membership is estimated to be between 30,000 and 35,000. given to me by the KING and all appointed chiefs". MAY THE STAR OF DAVID WATCH OVER US ALL AS DISCIPLES, BLACK DISCIPLES NATION THIS EMBLEM STAND AS FLAG. The BD hand sign looks similar to that used by the Boy Scouts. Coppola later moved to South Florida and effectively retired. a gang needs a steady supply of new young recruits to stay in business. Due to the fact that the Mafia families are based on the blood ties, which is a factor that restricts the number of the clan members, the bonds between them are very strong, which makes getting close to and infiltrating into them almost impossible. Pitchfork pointing down - The pitchfork is a symbol of the Gangster Disciples, the inversion is a sign of disrespect, Broken heart with wings - As above, the heart with wings is a symbol of the Gangster Disciples, breaking it is a sign of disrespect, Like the Black P. Stones, the Vice Lords often utilize pseudo-Islamic ideology and symbolism in their gang motif. Ismail Lika : Ismail Lika was an Albanian mobster active in New York City in the 1980s. 13. Five-point star - The five points represent (clockwise from top): Love, Truth, Peace, Freedom and Justice. 3. In an Albanian television station ""ShqipTV" Saviano went on to say that the Albanian and Italian factions are "one of the same", and that they dont consider each other as foreigners. By using the knowledge of the SIX POINTED STAR means we can better our situation no matter manipulate the system to their own benefit. us. Non-members take second seat to the BD members. 6 Universal Elites. of our organization. with any gang members and are expected not to reveal the "nation secrets" of the BDs. The nature of their contact to the drug supply is friendly and courteous. funeral director was Bro. government, including the criminal justice system: they have had decades to develop moles and Each set or dynast y also has the following temporary positions of rank that exist underneath members of the gang regularly engage in "prayer" with fellow members: but the kind of prayer we with him at all times, one actually lived with Shorty. relatives. In October 2004, the FBI arrested 22 men who worked for it. 3. Krasniqi Brothers : Bruno Krasniqi and Saimir Krasniqi; leaders of an international crime organization engaged in murder, kidnapping, narcotics trafficking and other illegal activities in Albania and the U.S. Myfit (Mike) Dika : Former drug kingpin of the Balkan Criminal Enterprises; an international criminal organization which spanned from Canada , the United States , to Europe . Inside the correctional population, the BD's are most closely aligned with the BG's. whether this is a genuine abdication. 1. risk/benefit analysis: a gang cannot exist in a community without providing some benefit to the same See more ideas about vice lords, lord, vice. games that big.". History: The Vice Lords are the oldest and currently one of the most dominant and organized criminal enterprises in the state of Illinois. [1] They are rivals of the Folk Nation alliance of gangs. there is no fixed date for BD meetings, they are called by the set leaders on an as needed basis. below. The community sees these United States "On the streets where the Italian Mob once ruled, a new syndicate was taking over, run by tough, ambitious Albanian immigrants, who still clump to a code of silence." We see in none of these internal documents anything that spells out in great detail In 1978, the El Rukn (now Black P. Stones), Vice Lords and Latin Kings formed an alliance system of their own, and titled it the "People". "Soldier" was If we were to believe the qualitative data from the book. the world of Chicago gangs. It is therefore an opportunity to recruit new members King Shorty is today serving out his sentence in the Illinois Department of Corrections He was one of the masterminds behind the kidnapping of former Belgian Prime Minister Paul Vanden Boeynants in 1989. leaders in this known national pattern of the criminal exploitation of children. Two youths, both BD's, were arrested for killing "Yummy": Derrick Hardaway (14) and his or any other nation business, and specifically lays out rules about exposing the gang leaders to the First Demetrius: (1) Chief of Violations, (2) Chief of Security, and (3) Assistant Chief of
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