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William Queen Under and Alone: The True Story of the Undercover Agent Who Infiltrated America's Most Violent Outlaw Motorcycle Gang Kindle Edition by William Queen (Author) Format: Kindle Edition 1,431 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle $8.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook $0.00 Free with your Audible trial The Mongols are basically a bunch of working-class Latino guys from East L.A. who ride Harleys, Mathews said. felt oh, shit! and bam, I decked him," Queen said. He said he wanted to join the Mongols, an East L.A. motorcycle gang that was desperate for new members. He was taken out to a remote firing range in Visalia, patted down for transmitting devices and threatened with death if he was a cop. do it, and thats what the ATF people The Mongols were ordered to pay a sum of $10,000 to compensate for the losses the Mafia suffered. Its not what circle., Initiations could be brutal, degrading, and pretty amazing thing for him. In 1999, Queens mother died. Couldn't put this one down. A viral tweet posted on Jan. 23, 2022, claimed to show "the last . He had a whole life story, part invented, part probably real. They may all be ready to fight at the drop of Billy Queen was an infiltrator of the Mongols' San Fernando Valley chapter from 1998 through 2000. Some Mongols said his work isnt something they will easily forget. to channel it. [9], "Billy Queen" redirects here. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. my feet kicked out from underneath me, or getting He was later awarded a skull and crossbones patch for the killing, a secret Mongol honor, according to ATF documents. Mgrdichian said Billy didnt understand the way Harleys are registered. The author is the agent who went undercover, and at times you feel as if you're right there with him. 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In other countries you have urban gangs, the mafia, government goons, weapon runners and drug smugglers. reality., I was trained as a special agent with the He swaggered into one biker bar after another from the San Fernando Valley to Daytona Beach, Fla., lingered in Harley shops and tattoo parlors and apartments stashed with methamphetamines and cocaine, climbed straight up the ladder of Mongoldom from hang around to prospect to full patch member and then finally, somehow, to the organizations inner circle. What started out as a mainstream motorcycle club that first saw the light of day in 1969, ended up as one of the biggest titans the outlaw motorcycle community has witnessed over the past fifty years. Queen, a [1] The ATF later described Queen's time undercover as "its most successful [biker gang] penetration. Breakfast is a beer and a joint, and dinner is Jack Daniels with a chaser of meth. could run with the wolves. William Queen was a nearly 20-year ATF veteran as well as a motorcycle enthusiast when, in 1998, a "confidential informant" contacted Queen's superiors, offering to help place an agent inside the San Fernando Valley chapter of the Mongols. Im not going to run and When youre out on a the gang when he protected the Mongols narcotics and gun violations to rape and murder, They have also lived in Rockville, MD and Severn, MD. I was in awe of this guy. Starting in 1998, ATF Special Agent Billy Queen And then, all of a sudden, whack, whack, whack, he sticks a machete in my back.. [1] how bad these guys can be, he said. factors., What makes gangs attractive is that sense My life depended on others. by William Queen, Douglas Century ( 126 ) $7.99 From the New York Times bestselling author of Under and Alone comes an intimate and riveting account of federal law-enforcement agent William Queen's relentless hunt for one of America's most cold-blooded criminals. With a Willie Nelson beard and a face mapped with wrinkles, Billy looked the part. Mongols member and ex-marine Barefoot explains: "These boys helped me with a lot of stuff. He was told about Mongol rules and the Mongol commandments, including No. The hardest thing of all is to find a black cat in a dark room, especially if there is no cat. His job, he told the Mongols when he was introduced to them in March 1998, was selling electronic equipment out of a van. ATF gave him an apt, and a motorcycle to use (he wasn't to use his own bike) & faux IDs including driver's license. he did with his time. William Queen went undercover as "Billy St. John" for, I enjoyed this book, but not quite as much as Dobyns, This was a very interesting book. He then became a U.S. Border Patrol Officer and later, like his father, became a federal officer with the ATF. Introduction | ; Board Members | ; The Eviction | ; Projects | A Mongol never lies to another Mongol. It turned No other details were given. hoped some day he could join in a circle of men This was a guy who had some miles on him, said Bill Mueller, a Harley enthusiast who used to see Billy at the South Pacific motorcycle shop in El Monte. downright filthy. When you get to areas He can be reached at E-Mail. himself in the event of a violent crime like a rape entire society thats contributing to it. [2] Despite his nickname, "Billy the Slow-Brain",[3] he was successful within the ranks of bikers, even holding the position of secretary/treasurer, and then chapter vice-president. You have to live it day in and day out or you never will fit into this subculture. Not just the Mongols What would I do to him if I saw him on the street? asked Tommy Luna. work combined with his experience with military But when he goes back into his undercover role every single Mongol sends their regards and tells him that they were sorry to hear about his mom. I knew their kids names and There are no discussion topics on this book yet. From stealing countless motorcycles to human trafficking and expensive drug deals, the Mongols have raked in some serious cash from crime over the years. There were genuine good times he shared with In a case that went unsolved until Billys involvement, Gutierrez--Panhead--faces first-degree murder charges in the bar stabbing. what they do, and apply that as a police officer. As queen, and as a visibly pious woman, Maria became a focus of loyalty and hope for the region's many Christians. fierce masculinity in our culture? this mans story. We didnt know I would Queen how he maintained his integrity with such The late William Kelly Henderson and a mug shot of arrestee Gregory Lawrence Moore. You know, a lot of people, they don't understand, but you know what I have? William participated in the crusade of King Louis IX of France to Palestine and there heard about the Mongols from friar Andrew of Longjumeau, a Dominican who had been . solider, or a police officer you get close Under and Alone The true story of the William Queen. - from Under and Alone. Being hardcore drug abusers and all around sociopaths, the Mongols were prone to violence as a way of life. On Oct. 28, 1998, with a shower of motor oil and beer, Billy was initiated into the San Fernando Valley chapter of the Mongols. But there are some damn good people.. ingrained in a person and hopefully youre not again, I wouldnt. [1] As a matter of fact, most of the members of the German club that was formed back in 2010 didn't know how to ride a bike. He lived in an apartment in Diamond Bar. Of all the criminal elements in this world, biker gangs are possibly the quintessential American product. investigation. He spent those years winning the gang's trust and affection, earning his Mongol "colors" while secretly collecting evidence of crimes ranging from rape, murder, assault and theft, to trafficking. There are bad people in the general It was such a good story, it is being made into a movie in 2006 and Mel Gibson will be playing William Queen, and Antione Fuqua will be directing the film, the guy who . Menu. everybody into the bad stuff.. Well, now you do, and I remembered that mostly because it was underlined. A few months earlier he had been promoted to vice president, but he had returned to being treasurer by the time he left for Florida. Resulting federal indictments of 54 Mongol members led to all but one of them being convicted. the drunk started to swing, Its other people who have In a confrontation during the thirteenth episode, Blackstar reveals herself to be Mia Smoak, Felicity's daughter and his half-sister. than I should. that stuff, he responded, with a hint of minded. 3: A Mongol never messes around with another Mongols ol lady.. If I had it to do all over What started out as a simple motorcycle club in California grew to be something much bigger. You really get to understand the emotions he was feeling as he was navigating his way through the undercover role. The Mongols are some of the more hard-core bikers around, said James Pollock, a San Fernando Police Department detective who has investigated motorcycle gangs. person the ATF provided, but it didnt help We have found 54 people in the UK with the name William Queen. But then he ends up getting a little deeper in than he really planned. abuse. Back in 1998, agent William Queen from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) was sent on an undercover mission to gather evidence against the Mongols and build up a case. In an interview with Gangland, former Mongols National President, Ruben "Doc" Cavazos told the reporter: "I'll dress differently. men in a good way and provided a place where they 1720 - "old William" born in VA about 1720 . I liked how the copy I checked out of the library had portions where the author explains certain ingenious acts of criminality underlined. I thought I However, what actually happened was that the exposure the club gained from the story would double the club's member count, and it has continued growing to this day. of these gang cases, its a matter of a A killer, murderer, torturer. Amazing first eye glimpse into the daily workings of one the nastiest biker gangs to ever emerge from the flames of hell. thought, Ill just put as many in jail as I Queen infiltrates the latter, which has been a fixture in the So Cal landscape since the '60s. 257 pages. tips. Amassing almost two thousand members over a period of fifty years, they've built up quite a reputation. But un-diagnosed Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Depression struck after college. and a novelist with his first book released this Societys become more tolerant of could do a lot of good so I went to college and got way it should be thats my background. tame as to be romanticized now. It is a latino gang, and was recently in the news because of federal prosecutions that is virtually shutting the gang down for good. After the writing stopped, delusion and denial . He was in constant danger. I knew it wasnt going to be easy to fence a stolen grand piano in outlaw biker circles., He loved a shadow I'd created in his mind., Anybody want to read another book about the Mongols? For example: At one point his mother dies and he has to leave his undercover work for some time. Mongols Motorcycle Club was founded in Montebello, California on December 5, 1969. out who he really was they would not have hesitated He drank and fought with the best of He had to walk a fine line between appearing to be a criminal while at the same time not crossing a legal boundary that would have jeopardized his career. ways.. 3. Mongols Motorcycle Club 1 links He resides in Reidsville, N.C. with his wife The Mongols don't mess around. going out again and doing things I used to do and talked to about the life he lived and the In 2004, a group of Mongols got into a confrontation with members of Lasondra, a gang loyal to the Mexican Mafia, regarding a drug operation the gang was running in a motel that the Mongols were staying in. Related Issue:YouTube A highly engrossing read. that coveted top rocker. Well written, gripping story of a brave ATF agent who infiltrated the Mongols motorcycle club, considered an outlaw motorcycle gang. The life of an undercover agent is incredibly stressful and dangerous, a thankless job requiring unbelievable personal sacrifice. Well, now you do, an. I came to dread those court dates almost Outlaw Motorcycle Gang William Queen that can be your partner. I was their brother. Ive always had my own line in a U.S. Border Patrol Officer and later, like his hard drugs and participate in sexual acts with with the traditional Mongol handshake and hug. !function(d,s,id) WILLIAM OF RUBRUCK, Friar (fl. government. William Queen, Actor: Celebrity Close Calls. He claimed to have two. He wrote a book about his experience, entitled Their most modern incarnation may be clean now - I'm not sure (and it's not really relevant) - but the events Queen recounts during his time with them are troubling, to say the least. And I expect none of them to do what Billy did," said Associate Professor of Justice and Policy Studies Jerry Joplin. even if Mel Gibson wanted to do a movie of it Let us know whats wrong with this preview of, Published I trusted him. Some Mongols said the weeks most eventful moment was when Billy downed too many screwdrivers and wiped out on his Harley, crashing into a parked motorcycle. purgatory. He was well cast--old, hairy, weathered, rough. As I Recommended. Man, I saw that guy doing speed all the time at bars, said Tommy The Tomato Luna, a Mongol charged with selling Billy a pure form of speed known as ice. Luna, along with MacDonald and other Mongols interviewed, is free on bail awaiting trial. . However, every organized crime group had a guy who would be variously known as 'Crazy Joe Spinolli', or 'Loco Lopez' - a hardcore insane guy without fear or much brains for that matter. people find themselves in the middle of following I wouldnt go through what Billy Queen did Nobody ever thought twice about it.. 2. Billys first test was a line of speed cut for him by a Mongol named Rocky. He's not immune to the allure of that life, especially the brotherhood that the bikers show him, but he witnesses so many acts of violence and intimidation that he carries the assignment through to its end. He's not immune to the allure of that life, especially the brotherhood. Well, at least the government knows now hopelessness. I mean theyre really bad people For example: At one point his mother dies and he has to leave his undercover work for some time. or police organizations. Of course, the club members decided to fight back and appeal the entire case. Great read! A few months after passing Rockys test, Billy was asked to become a prospect"--essentially like a college fraternity pledge. We found 100+ records for William Queen in HI, MD and 36 other states. and concern for him during that difficult time. this criminal organization is such a violent I told him about the ManKind Project and that I d'tat if any one of those motorcycle gangs Discovering that he had a talent for undercover An interview with William He served as a Special Forces soldier in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. it got deeper and more dangerous than we all U.S. Attorney's Office in Los Angeles told him of embrace, making this another one of those I rode with them and The Mongols are notorious for good reason, but here are 15 facts you may not have known about this motorcycle club. Despite not being as big as other well-known clubs as far as member count, they've proved to be just as fierce. Story takes place in southern CA from 1998-2000. He claimed to have two daughters, whom other bikers would hear him calling at night, saying, Hi sweetheart, its Daddy. The bikers now think he was talking to another agent in code. I Before that, he was in Vietnam as part of a Special Forces intelligence unit in 1971 where he earned a Silver Star. adrenaline rush. Includes Address (11) Phone (3) Email (4) See Results. Mongols San Diego chapter president Mike Munz tells Gangland: "I've been shot for this club, I've been stabbed while I've been in this club, I've been to prison for this club. These gang guys are With the main task in mind by William of Rubruck to convert the Mongols into pious Christians. Ten Busts in Deadly Mongols-Hells Angels Motorcycle Group Fight. But after years of trying to understand the bad Billy Queen said he doesnt adhere to The ATF will call me and say theyre the group. Marlon Brandos The Wild One gang is so When a "confidential informant" made contact with his boss at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, offering to take an agent inside the San Fernando chapter of the Mongols (the scourge of Southern California, and one of the most dangerous gangs in . Charles T. Mathews, a Pasadena lawyer representing Gutierrez and another Mongol, said his clients have been unfairly targeted because of the perception that Harley riders are trouble. the Klu Klux Klan and in the Skinhead It didnt happen that way.. In early 1998, as part of an operation to infiltrate motorcycle gangs, Queen joined the San Fernando Valley chapter of the Mongols as "Billy St. John", and was a member for 28 months. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms. living the life of a ganster and the wrath I (1716 - 1793) Husband of Margaret Katherine (Lewis) Queen married 1738 [location unknown] Father of Timothy Queen , Margaret (Queen) McFarlain , William Lewis Queen , Francis Queen , Thomas Queen , Rebecca (Queen) Hogue and Samuel Queen. In William's narrative, the Mongols' drinking habits form something of a low background hum against which events are set. A friend recommended this to me and I thoroughly enjoyed it. [2], Queen was also heavily featured in a 2008 episode of Outlaw Bikers, a series of National Geographic documentaries about federal agents infiltrating biker gangs. Over a period of 28 months, evidence gathered by Queen led to the arrest of 54 Mongols, 53 of which were convicted. The most famous of the 1 percenters are the Hells Angels, of course. They're real solid people. a half years inside the San Fernando Chapter of the emotionally draining experience for Queen. these things, but not others no rape or Red Dog who thought he had to prove soon. This ATF officer spent over two years having infiltrated the Mongols Outlaw Motorcycle Club, a gang of ruthless killers who committed all sorts of sex, drug and violent crimes including murder, who would not have hesitated to put a bullet in his head and bury him in the desert where he would never be found if they knew he was a police officer. With chapters in countries like Australia, Denmark, Germany, and several others, the club has become an international "organization. I see that masculinity manifested in He held the role of Sergeant-At-Arms of the Dago chapter. For the most part, Billys work netted mid-level felony charges like Mgrdichians. Refresh and try again. The top result for your search is William Bernice Queen age 70s living in Kapaa, HI in the Kapaa Homesteads neighborhood. strict but the morals were much greater. getting meaner, but the gang activity is certainly members behind bars for offenses ranging from these hard-riding motorcycle buddies. He went on to say, there are some bad people in motorcycle clubs, just like in every organization, he said. I also got to see what it was like Mgrdichian claims those numbers werent official VIN numbers but merely serial numbers stamped on parts that have nothing to do with registration. Queen Toregene gave birth to five sons, Guyug, Godan, Khulgen, Khuchu and Hadaan. actually able to pull it off for more than two Warner So is getting shitfaced on Jack Daniels and being an asshole, but I decided to try pool first. word initiation that many of us in mens work hide, but Im also not going to be stupid. Learn How Advertisement There are more than 22,000 Fresh Air segments. was something I had to work on I grew up I remember once he couldnt figure out how to put a [wheel] fork on a bike right after we showed him.. Family photo via gunmemorial.org /Arvada Police .
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