Why do Latin Kings say ADR?

Latin Kings often greeted one another, demonstrated their allegiance to the gang, or announced their arrival or presence in a particular area by exclaiming “ADR” or “Amor De Rey,” which means “King’s Love” in Spanish,” prosecutors wrote.

How many Latin Kings are there?

The membership of Latin Kings following KMC is estimated to be 20,000 to 35,000. The Bloodline was founded by Luis Felipe in the New York State correctional system in 1986.

What race are Latin Kings?

Puerto Rican males
The gang consists predominately of Puerto Rican males. However, the gang has begun to allow other nationalities, such as Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Caribbean, and South Americans, to become members. Some Latin King chapters also have female associates, commonly referred to as Latin Queens.

What is Loc Crip?

Nicknames include the word “loc” for loco/crazy, also stands for “Love Only Crips” Crip gangs break down into groups referred to as sets; do not always associate with other Crips.

What are the Latin Kings colors?

Latin Kings use gold and black as their main colors of identification. Other identifiers of Latin Kings include a 5 pointed crown, black/gold beads and flags, lions, and ALKQN/ALKN (Almighty King Queen Nation, and Almighty Latin King Nation).

Who are the Latin Kings and what do they do?

The Latin Kings have a strong line of communication and support between members incarcerated and those members on the outside. The Latin Kings use the logos ALKN, ADR, LK, 5-POINTED CROWN AND 5-POINTED STAR. Their colors are Black and Gold (yellow is use in place of gold). Black represents death and gold represents life.

What happened to the Latin Kings?

These Latin Kings were prosecuted in Will County, Illinois, and there was some thought among our informants that the prosecution was bungled. First it took about four years to bring the killers to trial. By then one, Sal Giancana, had already died. That left Starks and Cabrera.

What is the Latin King Gang?

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 history of this gang is written in blood, with episodes so bizarre that they read like chapters from a pulp fiction novel.

How long did it take to prosecute the Latin Kings?

These Latin Kings were prosecuted in Will County, Illinois, and there was some thought among our informants that the prosecution was bungled. First it took about four years to bring the killers to trial. By then one, Sal Giancana, had already died.