Rambo then went to prison then retired from gang life. Once this happened, the Latin Lovers blamed Padilla solely for the shooting and ejected him out of the organization. 1980s pic from an old Chicago Police manual. c. 1975 1970s pics will be especially appreciated! The Latin Hoods started in the year 1975 and were mostly known as the “Latin Hoods” but their less used full name was “Almighty Latin Hoods.”  I think ‘Polaco” was the founder and first President as the Hoods opened up in the Logan Square neighborhood at the intersection of Francis Place and Stave Street. The Latin Lovers withdrew forces in order to focus much more on Milwaukee and California, Richmond and Mclean and the suburb of Waukegan, after this move leadership was more stabilized. In the year 1980, a 16 year old member of the Latin Lovers named Nelson “Baby Face” Padilla began working with a crooked cop named Joseph Miedzianowski, as Miedzianowski was assisting the Latin Lovers and all the Folk Nation ULO gangs with dirty business that involved the weapons trade, the Miami-Chicago drug smuggling operation, covering up of murders, and the robbing and shaking down of … Gaylords more or less wanted to flush out much of the newly arrived Puerto Rican populace while Latin Kings wanted all Puerto Rican youths to become Latin Kings. Latin Lover founder and first president Lucky was killed in the late 1970s leaving Fox L to take over leadership. in 1970 in or near, Cane, Hooded figure, Puerto Rican flag, Gloves, and Top Hat. These allies included the Latin Lovers, Latin Jivers and Milwaukee Kings. Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Chi_GangsterTV Song: Three Six Mafia-Hit A Motherfucka latin-lovers. Get the latest Chicago Gang History delivered right to your inbox. The Latin Lovers then were able to establish a close relationship with the Latin Disciples. +LuchaTV 915,018 views In the year 1977, the leader/founder Polaco of the Latin Hoods was killed by Latin Kings and “Capone” became the new President of the Hoods. Instead of searching one site after another to piece Chicago street gang history together, you can come to Chicago Gang History to see the research Zook has done to compile everything into one source. By this time Latin Kings, Gaylords and Imperial Gangsters were flooding into this neighborhood and trying to dominate. In November of that year “Ace” and “Flaco” went to resolve the war with the OAs because Maniac Latin Disciples and Maniac Campbell Boys were being roped in while OAs were bringing in Spanish Cobras, Insane Dragons and Insane Campbell Boys. In the year 1980, a 16 year old member of the Latin Lovers named Nelson “Baby Face” Padilla began working with a crooked cop named Joseph Miedzianowski, as Miedzianowski was assisting the Latin Lovers and all the Folk Nation ULO gangs with dirty business that involved the weapons trade, the Miami-Chicago drug smuggling operation, covering up of murders, and the robbing and shaking down of People Nation gangs in the area for their drugs, money and jewelry. Windy City Report Recommended for you Eventually Joseph Miedzianowski was convicted of his involvement in this (Chicago Tribune March 17, 2000). Godfather and two young Latin Lovers parked their car near an alley and waited for Spanish Lords then began shooting when they saw someone but the person ended up being a security guard or employee of the Pulaski International School. Back in these times Latin Lovers were known as “Almighty Latin Lovers” and there was also the “Almighty Maniac Latin Disciples” or “Almighty Latin Disciples,” which a branch of the Maniac Latin Disciples. Instead of searching one site after another to piece Chicago street gang history together, you can come to Chicago Gang History to see the research Zook has done to compile everything into one source. Back then the Lovers threw up the pitchfork. The biggest rivals of the Almighty Latin Lovers were Latin Kings, Imperial Gangsters and Gaylords. The Latin Lovers adopted the pitchfork gang symbol after joining Maniac in 1979. Instead of joining the Folk alliance and carrying on the Hoods all flipped to Latin Lovers in 1981 and that brought about their extinction, however, they were very memorable on the streets. In the year 1992, Latin Lovers had gotten into a war with Orquestra Albanies and were having lots of friction with all other Insanes due to an on and off war between Insanes and Maniacs. Joseph Miedzianowski’s testimony in 1988 even got Padilla off the hook for major drug charges. In the year 1984 or 1985, Richmond and Mclean opened up in the Logan Square community. Search for: Search. In the mid-1980s, Fox L retired from the Lovers and “Godfather” of Lyndale and Campbell, took over leadership. No agreement was reached and complete war was declared between the two gangs (Hagedorn, The Insane Chicago Way P. 17 and 22). When Ace and Flaco arrived they were both shot dead on arrival by a young OA, this angered all of the Maniacs and started a war between Maniacs and Insanes outside of Clemente High School. In 1977, the Hoods had a meeting with Rico, the leader of the Yates Boys Organization in the Chase School Yard to settle differences. One thing I do know is that in 1979 when the “Maniac” and “Insane” families were created on the streets the Hoods became Maniacs and changed their name to “Maniac Latin Hoods.”  The Hoods chose to unite with the Maniacs because of their relationship with Maniac Latin Disciples and Latin Lovers. Find Something. The war with the Insanes and Maniacs died out shortly after but there was some bitterness toward the Latin Lovers especially from the OAs. The crown on top is the Imperial Gangster crown, the heart with wings and horns is showing love to the Maniac Latin Disciples, the Eagle head shows respect to the Latin Eagles, the “L” in the middle is how you can tell this is a Latin Lover drawing. Back then the Lovers threw up the pitchfork. This gang have been around for a while. this became a legendary section and established a tight alliance with the Latin Disciples after they arrived at about the same time to Logan Square. Photo from a 1980s Chicago Police manual. As the early 1970s played on the Haas Parkers ran into much conflict with neighborhood gangs and this led them to convert from being a hang out crew into a full fledged street gang called “Almighty Latin Lovers.”  The gang was founded by “Lucky” in the year 1973 and they slightly relocated to Fullerton and Rockwell. Latin Hoods also became close with the Imperial Gangsters and were part of the “United Races.”. It was decided that the fair thing would be for the Lovers to kill the MLD shooter to settle things. Nelson Padilla took it upon himself to get revenge for the killing of Cook Dog and one night he spotted a MLD named Robert Detres, then leaped out of a nearby ally and shot Detres to death. What year did Milwaukee and Campbell and Richmond and Mclean open. Godfather was trying to teach these young ones how to handle rivals but it ended up going bad as they missed their targets and Godfather was put in prison. Please send in old school pics. Hijo del Perro Aguayo, Blue Demon Jr. y Lizmark Jr. vs Latin Lover, Hijo del Santo y Marco Corleone - Duration: 39:44. Both organizations went before the Folk Nation/SGD board and complained. 1980s pic from an old Chicago Police manual. In later years the factions of Milwaukee and Campbell, Lyndale and Campbell would close down. In the year 1977, the Latin Lovers opened the Lyndale and Campbell section in Logan Square with the blessing of Lucky as “Fox L” became the Lyndale and Campbell leader. In the early 1980s, Latino street gangs from Chicago started factions in the suburb such as: Orquestra Albany, Latin Lovers, Latin Disciples, Insane Unknowns and Latin Kings. in or near. Next image. Improvisatiedans op Latin Lovers in Chicago opgenomen. In the year 1981, the Latin Hoods began to decline in numbers just after having a pretty strong year in 1980. The MLDs were petitioning for removal of the Latin Lovers from the SGD La Tabla saying that they allowed a snitch to rule their organization for a long time. Rambo was then taken to prison in late 1989 for shooting a female member of the Lawndale and Altgeld Gaylords, paralyzing her. Instead of searching one site after another to piece Chicago street gang history together, you can come to Chicago Gang History to see the research Zook has done to compile everything into one source. by Lucky The meeting was called off and the Yates Boys were angered when the Imperial Gangsters showed up on behalf of the Hoods. What happened to Lyndale and Campbell and what year did it fall? It was the war with the OAs that Latin Lovers held personal though. The Latin Lovers then went to the new “Almighty” alliance and petitioned to join. This is a hybrid drawing showing respect to their closest allies at the time. This is a hybrid drawing showing respect to their closest allies at the time. At some point Hoods may have been known as “Insane Latin Hoods” but I am not sure about that whole story. Haas Parker 1970-1973; Almighty Latin Lovers 1973-1979; Universal Latin Lovers or Maniac Latin Lovers 1979-1995, A symbol that looks kind of like the New York Yankees logo that has three lines and one diagonal line going through the three lines with three dots above it. After Godfather went to prison in 1988 “Rambo” took over leadership for a very short time. Warm JAZZ - Relaxing Fireplace & Smooth JAZZ Music For Stress Relief - Chill Out Music Relax Music 2,926 watching Live now Photo from a 1980s Chicago Police manual. In 1994, things were heating up on the streets because Maniac Latin Disciples wanted more drug turf than ever before, the problem is their allies occupied much of the turf they wanted. From the start Latin Hoods had a major problem with Palmer Square Gaylords, Moffet and Campbell Gaylords, Latin Kings and Orquestra Albany and eventually the Yates Boys Organization. This dirty business not only brought the Latin Lovers lots of money but it also kept many members out of prison and solidified the Lovers with the Folk Nation alliance in 1980 while members were incarcerated. Keep reading…, Founded (Hagedorn, The Insane Chicago Way P. 17 and 22). Latin Hoods also became close with the Imperial Gangsters and were part of the “United Races.” Godfather was only the leader until 1988 when he got arrested and put in prison for the attempted shooting of Spanish Lords at Mclean and Oakley. In the year 1979 when the “Maniac” and “Insane” families were started to be used for all gangs allied with Spanish Cobras or Latin Disciples, the Latin Lovers dropped the “Almighty” from their name and became “Maniacs,” but they tagged and represented just “Latin Lovers” at that time. In the midst of this war two Latin Lovers shot and killed “Luto C” of the Spanish Cobras as he was running to retrieve a shot gun that was stashed in a special location, he was shot in the head as he ran. Get the latest Chicago Gang History delivered right to your inbox. Keep reading…. The MLDs agreed; however, when it came time to pay up the MLDs did not produce instead they made things worse by shooting at some Latin Lovers. When Capone took over the Latin hoods saw their best days and soon grew into popularity as they also united with Latin Eagles and Spanish Cobras. The Latin Lovers story begins in the about the year 1970 in the Logan Square neighborhood. The Imperial Gangsters objected heavily and even Latin Eagles did not like it, therefore, they were rejected from joining and that’s when the Insane family took in the Latin Lovers because they needed more organizations on their side to fight against Maniacs during the on and off war years. The crown on top is the Imperial Gangster crown, the heart with wings and horns is showing love to the Maniac Latin Disciples, the Eagle head shows respect to the Latin Eagles, the “L” in the middle is how you can tell this is a Latin Lover drawing. n the year 1986 or 1987, the Latin Lovers opened up a new section at Milwaukee and California in Logan Square that was called “Mexico City” because these members were Mexican instead of Puerto Rican. In the year 1978, Imperial Gangsters, Latin Disciples (MLDs), Spanish Cobras and Latin Eagles came together to fight common enemies in a street alliance known as the “United Latino Organization” or “ULO.”  The ULO also invited smaller gangs to be under its protection such as the Latin Lovers.