Normalized Crime

In this episode we discuss some of the dynamics of larger Chicago based Gang Meetings as well as Bertos biggest mistake as a King and biggest success Support the show Join at patreon.com/normalizedcrime Subscribe to the Youtube Channel!!! https://www.youtube.com/@normalizedcrime5424/featured

In this episode we discuss how some member of gangs, end up catching a conviction very early in the career and when they end up in prison how they are perceived by other Gang Members, we also go off and several unrelated tangents throughout the episode :) Support the show Join at patreon.com/normalizedcrime Subscribe to the Youtube Channel!!! https://www.youtube.com/@normalizedcrime5424/featured

In this episode we discuss some questions around Bertos time in prison as well as his time in the Latin Kings Support the show Join at patreon.com/normalizedcrime Subscribe to the Youtube Channel!!! https://www.youtube.com/@normalizedcrime5424/featured

In this episode talks about some of the ways Futures in his gang were treated or sometimes mistreated. Support the show Join at patreon.com/normalizedcrime

In this episode Berto tells stories of his early life and we discuss how some of the things he witnessed may have played a role in him becoming involved in Gang Life Support the show Join at patreon.com/normalizedcrime

In this episode we are joined by a return guest and we discuss some stories about how different, but similar gang life can actually be. Support the show Join at patreon.com/normalizedcrime

In this episode we discuss the reviews we have had from listeners of the podcast and share our insight on a recent occurrence in Milwaukee. Support the show Join at patreon.com/normalizedcrime

In this episode Berto tells a story of a former Latin King member who fell victim to having loyalty towards a friend over the nation. Support the show Join at patreon.com/normalizedcrime

In this episode Berto shares a follow up story about women in the street life. But he also explains how the story correlates to an even bigger topic. Then of course we ramble on about other topics. Support the show Join at patreon.com/normalizedcrime

In this episode Berto shares some instances where members are put into controversies within the organization. But we also discuss the responses to those controversies and how often hypocrisy is displayed. Support the show Join at patreon.com/normalizedcrime

In this episode Berto shares some stories of the queens he knew, and some that resembled queens. We also discuss some of the challenges that could happen when having women as gang members in general. Support the show Join at patreon.com/normalizedcrime

In this episode we pull some clips from the first episode of the podcast and revisit them. Berto also talks about his biggest crime as a Latin King. Support the show Join at patreon.com/normalizedcrime

In this episode Berto discusses how hustling in a Gang works., and we discuss in detail one particular person who was known as a hustler in Bertos time. Support the show Join at patreon.com/normalizedcrime

In this episode, Berto gives some examples of how a Gang War can start. But he also talks about enduring the war, and answers the biggest question....Can a war end? Support the show Join at patreon.com/normalizedcrime

In this episode Berto walks us through what the atmosphere was like during an organzed meeting. Support the show Join at patreon.com/normalizedcrime

In this episode we discuss whether gang members are bred to become killers by the gangs themselves, or if the gangs aim to recruit someone who is young but may already be known to be a shooter in the street life. Support the show Join at patreon.com/normalizedcrime

In this episode Berto talks about some of the personalities that gang members tend to have. He also shares a personal story from when a couple members showed loyalty outside of typical gang activity. Support the show Join at patreon.com/normalizedcrime

In this episode Berto compares some of his initial impressions of people and ultimately what they turned out to be once he really got to know them. Support the show Join at patreon.com/normalizedcrime

A request from a Patreon subscriber in this episode Berto discusses some of the early origins of the Milwaukee Latin Kings, we discuss how violent they were and even see how some members were doing positive things. Support the show Join at patreon.com/normalizedcrime

As per a patreon Members request, Berto talks about some of the big known Gang Members of his time that were not members of the Latin Kings and shares some stories of those members Support the show Join at patreon.com/normalizedcrime

We complete the final questions on the application covered in the previous episode Support the show Join at patreon.com/normalizedcrime

In this episode we look at a concept that Berto created. The concept is based on a hypothetical application that he designed for organized crime and gangs. This application has questions that are not asked or considered when deciding to associate with an organization. We have a discussion about these questions and the possibility of how they could sway a potential member from his path.

In this episode, Berto goes through a number of questions that a listener sent in and we have a discussion about them. Support the show Join at patreon.com/normalizedcrime

In the episode we are joined by Oscar, a member of the Two-One street gang in Milwaukee, which happens to be one of the Latin Kings biggest rivals. We discuss some familiar stories and hear Oscars point of view on each situation. As well as learn about the growth it has taken for long time rivals to be able have a conversation and try to push kids away from the lifestyle. Support the show Join at...

In this episode we discuss how easily it is for gang members to acquire firearms, and we also discuss the results of those young gang members using guns with a complete lack of experience. Support the show Join at patreon.com/normalizedcrime