How 9 Gangs And Mafias Actually Work — From The Crips To Hells Angels | How Crime Works Marathon

Tyrone White was a member of the 65 Menlo Gangster faction of the Crips gang in South Central Los Angeles during the late '80s and '90s, witnessing police brutality and the LA riots. White speaks with Business Insider about the culture of the Crips and the rivalry with the Bloods. He talks about money-making activities, clothing, and music.

Andy "Rebirth" Pellerano is a former soldier for the Almighty Latin King Nation, or Latin Kings. Pellerano discusses gang life in New Orleans, where the gang spread from its home base in Chicago. He discusses drug-trafficking networks, robbery, and extortion. Today, Pellerano is an evangelical minister and musician.

Alex Sanchez is a former high-ranking member of MS-13. He became involved in the gang in the 1980s in Los Angeles and participated in its expansion. He speaks with BI about tattooing, rules and codes, media perception, and the political language used to depict the gang.

Omar Sharif was involved in gang activity in London. He speaks with BI about county lines, gang colors, and language. Sharif is now a motivational speaker, life coach, and youth worker. He has also worked with large corporations and leaders.

John Pennisi was an associate with the Gambino family through John Gotti Jr. before he became a made member of the Lucchese crime family in 2013. Pennisi says he decided to leave the mob in 2018 after members of his crew falsely accused him of cooperating with law enforcement.

Jay Dobyns is a retired ATF agent who went undercover with the Hells Angels from 2001 to 2003 as part of Operation Black Biscuit. He speaks with BI about his experience with the outlaw motorcycle gang, from weapons to narcotics trafficking. He later served as an instructor at the ATF's National Academy. Dobyns is the recipient of the United States attorney general's Medal of Valor, 12 ATF special-act awards, and the National Association of Police Organizations' top-cops award.

Jimmy Tsui is a former member of Tung On in New York City's Chinatown. He later transitioned into the Sun Yee On triad in Hong Kong, where he became a "426 general" in 1988. He speaks with BI about how the triads make money, such as extortion and protection rackets. He discusses the initiation ceremonies and rules of membership as well as the ties to the movie business.

Mike Moy says he was a gang member in New York City's Chinatown, having been recruited in the 1970s. He speaks with BI about gambling houses, counterfeit money, bootleg kung fu movies, gunrunning, and credit-card fraud. Moy joined the New York City Police Department as an officer in 1995 and worked there for 26 years. He later founded the YouTube channel Chinatown Gang Stories, where he speaks with former gang members about their lives.

Yuyama Shinya is a former member of the yakuza in Japan. He speaks with BI about the ways the yakuza makes money, such as extortion and protection rackets. He discusses the initiation ceremonies and rules of membership as well as the ties the yakuza has to other criminal groups, such as the triads and Russian organized crime. He now runs a YouTube channel.

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Andy Pellerano
Alex Sanchez
Omar Sharif
John Pennisi
Jay Dobyns
Mike Moy and Jimmy Tsui

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00:00:00 - The Crips
00:25:55 - Latin Kings
00:47:32 - MS-13
01:11:52 - London Gangs
01:32:07 - Hells Angels
01:52:42 - New York Mafia
02:08:59 - The Triads
02:29:19 - Chinatown Gangs
02:45:20 - The Yakuza
03:04:04 - Credits

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How 9 Gangs And Mafias Actually Work — From The Crips To Hells Angels | How Crime Works | Insider

[potatonugget]

I've been part of a gang since I was 26. My cats and I are the only members. We go bird watching every Sunday.

[BiffcheeseSpinoccoli]

I wanna see a “How Crime Works” about white collar criminals, politicians, and corporations.

[toastedprinny]

can we give that latin kings two queens a shout out? His wife that stayed by him, and his daughter that changed him.
Its a reminder that family is life changing.

[YaMammaWarnedYa]

Im the Daughter of an Hells Angel. Now that im grown. I realized He was just simply more dedicated to them, than he was us. We were around things as kids NO human should ever have to witness.

[Ziamondthegreat]

“The only thing I got from prison was how to be a better criminal”.
Bars.

[MSMNBC]

I still remember in the 80's when the first gun was used in a gang fight within my neighborhood. You use to get beat, but you didn't get killed.

[Mark-lkq]

Crime works just like anything else in life, those at the top make all the money, those further down make nothing and get shot, imprisoned and old.

[Cass-eskl]

The one thing I find interesting is that every person discussing a gang was a REAL member of the gang except the Hells Angel.

[actuallywaffles]

It is wild to hear these intense life stories from guys who seem so kind. The dude from MS-13 is describing these horrible situations with such a calm and grandfatherly voice. It's nice to hear about them turning their lives around, but it's also a real testament to how sad this situation is where people can get swept up in these lifestyles that turn otherwise kind people into criminals and killers. As shown here, a different set of circumstances as they'd never have been that person they used to be.

[Naistov]

Gang culture is so pathetic that its literally sad. I have family members that use to be in the bloods. They fight over territory which they dont even own, aid in poisoning the community, and hurt one another. A lot withold great wasted potential as well.😔 I understand why they exist. I just wish things were different.

[Eelud]

The biggest lie gangs tell you is they are there to protect the community 😂😂😂

[feelinspiffy]

"it's daddy's bracelet, it's shiny and brand new" that hit my heart

[nascarvintage]

43:08 You realize, the guy was the leader of one of the most violent organizations in the USA. He has fought, probably killed, and just holding his little girl in his arms makes tears roll down his cheeks in less than a quarter of a second. The power a child has over a father is immense and profound. Children really are the future.

[Accuratetranslationservices]

This is a really interesting documentary. I’m used to seeing the much shorter videos with just 1 person talking, but this gives you a wide perspective to have all of these guys from different areas of the world of “gangs.” Great documentary, and really cool format that you got all of these guys and just let them talk, one-by-one. Let the viewer decide you know. 💯

[abrahamjackson]

I was very impressed with the Asian with the hat. I know he's not lying because he explained everything in detail, this dude was a real one....

[Dell]

Crips and bloods for over 40 years and no change has been made...still killing each other no lesson has been learned

[lccsd]

The Pastor is so right. It is men who need to make and support change in other men and let younger men know that perpetuating a world of hurt onto your family, your wife and your children is not the way. Men have to earn the trust of their girlfriends, future partners and her network. There are many good and even great men out in our world so it can be done, it is no big secret.

[ambassador]

He spent an hour ironing his pants! That’s some gangster sh*t!

[thefamilymans]

The guy who used to be Paco....man, he is doing great things! I love how his daughter's power of influence helped motivate him to rely on the Lord to change his life!! Him being a pastor who used to be in a gang and lived the life style, has put him ina unique position to reach people who most church leaders csnt reach; because others cant truly say, " i know how it feels", "i know, i have been there."
A lot of people living in a cycle of life cant believe someone that tells them "the Lord can forgive you, if u repent and get baptized", if they havent lived that way before.
Thank you for this video. Young people need to see this!

[paulalowery]

I was very impressed with the Spanish guy from Latin Kings. He was very sincere and well spoken.