The Latin Kings grew out of the 1940 and 50’s Chicago gang wars. One of their slogans, Amor De Rey (ADR), means "King Love". They developed a philosophy of "Kingism" and became a part of the "People Nation" under the 5-point star during the 1960’s polarization of Chicago gangs. They will also use a 5-point crown or 3-pointed crown. They have an established "Charter" and have well documented rules which members must strictly adhere to. Most members have a King in front of their name, i.e. King Carlos, King Luis, King Beto, etc. During the 1970’s, North and South Chicago Latin King factions developed with each choosing their own President, "Incas" or "Supreme Crown". Their official colors are black and gold which may be worn as beads.
One of their leaders ordered a Corrections Officer to be killed in 1989 from behind prison walls. He was ultimately charged with the conspiracy while housed at the Menard, Illinois, facility and was convicted in 1998 along with his wife and two others. In May, 2000, this leader was sentenced to life in federal prison for masterminding a $1 million cocaine ring and other crimes. The "Motherland" in Chicago is the area of Division and Spaulding. They can be very organized and violent. The Kings have now expanded towards the West and Southwest, especially Texas, Florida, and most of the East Coast.
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