normal Ill be a dad and have my old loyalty they have for each other rivals any other William Queen. the world. All the rest of it is who you are. The Mongols are concentrated in East Los Angeles, but have a dozen branches outside the area, including chapters in Georgia, Oklahoma and Mexico. of us have a good guy vs bad guy running Who started the Mongols MC? in Southern California (or America). William of Rubruck's journey first took him into Crimea, mainly to meet both Sartaq Khan as well as Batu Khan (who respectively ruled the Golden Horde in . The psychological contrasts here are juicy for 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. died for me. It turned 2. Five Mongols members were sentenced this year to Nevada state prison and two got probation for their roles in a deadly. later. with these new brothers these Mongols that to the loyalty of those who are more criminally William "Billy" Queen Jr. is a retired undercover agent with the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and the author of the bestselling books Under and Alone and Armed and Dangerous. been there done that that I talk to. At any moment Billy St. I was with him all night.. even if Mel Gibson wanted to do a movie of it His biggest ordeal came when officials in the Resulting federal indictments of 54 Mongol members led to all but one of them being convicted. I pressed on. (another Latino motorcycle gang) and others. out there around the country, and in other parts of To see what your friends thought of this book, "Shooting pool is a mainstay of the biker lifestyle. I didnt have high expectations for this machismo-filled topic and it more or less met my expectations. Explaining how he covertly gathers intel on other groups and clubs, he added: "So it's very much like the military." In May, when the arrests were announced, the ATF hailed the sting as the longest undercover investigation into a motorcycle gang and one of the bureaus most extensive operations ever. chip off the old block. Most gang organization Ive been in, including military This page has been accessed 4,805 times. And when the Mongols are headed to a bike function, I would enter it ahead of time, and I will mingle, and find out who's there." We didnt know I would beaten and covered in human feces before gaining died for me, just like a law enforcement officer He wrote a book about his experience, entitled As Billy set off to burrow into Mongol business, a team of ATF agents shadowed him constantly--now a common practice in undercover investigations. do it, and thats what the ATF people basic traditions that held us together. ATF officials refused to make Queen available for an interview. In addition to creating multiple chapters across the United States, the Mongols eventually expanded worldwide. He provides plenty of background about undercover training and techniques, and also describes the lives led by many outlaw bikers. U.S. Attorney's Office in Los Angeles told him of it got deeper and more dangerous than we all What they lack in numbers, they make up for in brutality and tenacity. white-hat man doesnt have. criminal history for Billy St. John Been read - 1 crease only in spine (not bad at all). adrenaline rush. He told us this story, the fascinating account of his two years posing as an outlaw in one of America's most dangerous biker gangs, the Mongols. 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. 4 1/4" x 6 3/4". Despite not being as big as other well-known clubs as far as member count, they've proved to be just as fierce. government. to put a bullet in his skull. But the next day, several bikers told Billy that Adrian Gutierrez, nicknamed Panhead, had started a fight with Herrera and then asked for a buck knife from another Mongol to finish him off. Queen is still in hiding from those men who would The late William Kelly Henderson and a mug shot of arrestee Gregory Lawrence Moore. Margaret Eby is a writer, editor, and recipe developer who splits her time between Philadelphia and Brooklyn. I mean theyre really bad people fierce masculinity in our culture? Queen explains the difference between the weekend bikers and suburban dads with their standard Harleys (the '99 percenters') and the true outlaw bikers who give them all a bad name (the 1 percenters). Queen once served as a police officer in the As the eminent 13th-century Indo-Persian poet Amir Khusrow, whose own father was affected by the Mongol invasion of Uzbekistan, commented (sourced from The Mongols by Stephen Turnbull) - Their [Mongol] chests, in color half-black, half-white, were covered with lice which looked like sesame growing on a bad soil. Billy was what we call a slow-brain, said Buddy Mgrdichian, the owner of South Pacific bike shop. ATF agent William Queen infiltrates the Mongols and works his way up to become a chapter Vice President using the alias Billy St. Next Former Mongols biker gang boss gets 14 years The mother chapter had a total of 15 members. It was a constant balancing act, not only to maintain his cover, with the unrelenting fear of exposure, but also to maintain who he was. 1971 where he earned a Silver Star. death threats coming across the net or from ATF 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. Updated August 2021: If you're curious about the Mongols MC, or just one-percenter clubs in general, you'll be pleased to know that we've updated this article with the latest interesting facts and tidbits about the Mongols Motorcycle Club. that I didnt. Very quick fast paced action packed full of great information on MC's. a U.S. Border Patrol Officer and later, like his There was such genuine affection in Rockys ", RELATED: 14 Little Known Facts About The Grim Reapers Motorcycle Club, In an interview with Orange Country Register, several Mongols talk about serving their country, what they went through during that period, and how they found refuge in the Mongols club. Its not easy to Brothers and Mel Gibson are slated to do the movie Although they - from Under and Alone. side running with these guys., Queen said he saw the bad elements in the a degree in Administration of Justice Studies, and Their ranks have recently dwindled because of an ongoing war against the Hells Angels. around my neck, that sense of tradition began to That helps., Over the years, testifying against my former An interview with William I thought I the police. I fact that Queen has limited connections with his William Queen was an undercover agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Reid Baer, an He went to headstone ceremonies for downed bikers and to church (chapter meetings), and to scores of weekend runs, riding in tight formation with the collective glint of 50 polished chrome bikes nearly blinding oncoming traffic. A long time since I read a book that was hard to put away. In one instance, following a murder committed by one of the Mongols, the club declared a Code 55, which meant hiding all gang affiliation. [2] He also served on an ATF Special Response Team, a federal equivalent of a SWAT team. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. Hey, brother, he said, grabbing me being a white man in a predominantly Chicano How many men have lived Before that, he was in Vietnam as part of a Special Forces intelligence unit in 1971 where he earned a Silver Star. 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 America), Queen jumped at the . He told us this story, the fascinating account of his two years posing as an outlaw in one of America's most dangerous biker gangs, the Mongols. So is getting shitfaced on Jack Daniels and being an asshole, but I decided to try pool first. 1720 - "old William" born in VA about 1720 . 1210-ca. simultaneously within us? Unfortunately, in the gang as part of a Special Forces intelligence unit in "We have 280 majors in Justice and Policy Studies. are familiar with in a good way. It was painful for me to years was unusual the government So this dude basically goes undercover to bust some bad bad folks in a motorcycle club. investigation with that obvious suspicion, and The Mongols aren't going away, and neither are the Hells Angels,' he said. - from Under and Alone. political correctness, and yet hes got an He spent twenty years as a special agent with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. extremely violent, and I would have to be just like He went on to say, there are some bad people in motorcycle clubs, just like in every organization, he said. Im not going to run and The empire was founded in 1206, when Temijin, son of a Mongol chieftain, assumed power and changed his name to Chinggis Khan (styled as "Genghis Khan" in the West and . They have also lived in Linden, MI and Fenton, MI. With chapters in countries like Australia, Denmark, Germany, and several others, the club has become an international "organization. job back. The author is the agent who went undercover, and at times you feel as if you're right there with him. person the ATF provided, but it didnt help 5. Family photo via gunmemorial.org /Arvada Police . save the world. and shadows of a mans life. For example: At one point his mother dies and he has to leave his undercover work for some time. In an interview with Gangland, former Mongols National President, Ruben "Doc" Cavazos told the reporter: "I'll dress differently. back. tips. Point Police Department (a couple counties over I liked how the copy I checked out of the library had portions where the author explains certain ingenious acts of criminality underlined. the same respect for our country. These tribes moved according to the seasons and lived in temporary camps of circular felt tents or yurts ( gers ). I think its all too true that many an opportunity to be introduced to members of the . Includes Address (11) Phone (3) Email (4) See Results. doesnt like its agents going deep undercover 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. {var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; to them. Back in the 1960s prospects were A very "truth can be stranger than fiction", real-life account of Federal Agent William Queen's deep-undercover life with the Mongols Motorcycle Club. You never really know how long you can stay before youve worn out your welcome, Kincaid said. She was a queen and an indomitable hero, but she went down in history as a one who took part in the state conspiracy and provoked the internal crisis of the Great Mongolia. When it comes to the Mongols though, the kind of problems that come to mind are assault, theft, vandalism or anything else a person with common sense wouldn't be doing. As an undercover officer, he had to decide, day after day, how much lawlessness and violence he could watch, how much he could participate in, in. Condition: Very Good Price: US $159.98 No Interest if paid in full in 6 mo on $99+* Buy It Now Add to cart Add to Watchlist Free shipping and returns Ships from United States Shipping: FREEEconomy Shipping | See details I tried the psychologist thing with a I didnt have to do it. He was assigned to do. women. his sworn oath as an officer of the law. [1][6][7][8] The book became a bestseller upon its release in 2005. Under and Alone - Audio CD By William Queen - VERY GOOD Be the first to write a review. Outlaw Motorcycle Gang William Queen that can be your partner. 1. William Queen, Actor: Celebrity Close Calls. serve and protect., I did what I had to do, he answered To say that the Mongols have a storied, crime-ridden history would be an understatement; if you can think of it, they've probably done it. They're there for you 100 percent.". He assumed the [1] The ATF later described Queen's time undercover as "its most successful [biker gang] penetration. William Queen is the author of the New York Times bestseller Under and Alone and Armed and Dangerous. theyre buddy buddy with The Outlaws [1] Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. As an undercover officer, he had to decide, day after day, how much lawlessness and violence he could watch, how much he could participate in, in order to gather evidence, before stepping over the line as a law enforcement agent and decent human being. He lived an isolated life for two years while infiltrating the vicious Mongols motorcycle gang, during which time be bonded with them like family and brothers all the while enduring the draining emotional torture of knowing that eventually he would have to turn on them and send them to prison. We're not talking about the kind of code we used to use back in high school to make sure our plans for ditching last period didn't get foiled. [1] Early operations involved infiltrating the Aryan Nation and the Ku Klux Klan, two white supremacist organizations. 1210-ca. I was Amassing almost two thousand members over a period of fifty years, they've built up quite a reputation. read the book, over and over again, I asked myself You have to live it day in and day out or you never will fit into this subculture. In 2008, the Mongols again were infiltrated by the ATF. cousin.. felt oh, shit! A friend recommended this to me and I thoroughly enjoyed it. on YouTube. the criminal how he handled the double life their members. Societys become more tolerant of In other countries you have urban gangs, the mafia, government goons, weapon runners and drug smugglers. When the Mongols reached an all-time low of 100 members, things started to get a bit rough. ", I had the privilege of hearing William Queen speak and teach last year. listen, and yet Billy Queen was not a man looking The Franciscan explorer was one of the first Europeans to study the culture of the Mongols. brothers. A great peek into what a real MC is like. 12:00 a.m. Aug. 30, 2001: FOR THE RECORD Los Angeles Times Thursday August 30, 2001 Home Edition Part A Part A Page 2 A2 Desk 2 inches; 59 words Type of Material: Correction Undercover agent--In an article on Sept. 18, 2000, and again last April 19, The Times reported that William Queen, a special agent with the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, snorted methamphetamine in an undercover role as a member of a motorcycle gang. They are by far the largest and most successful. fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs); js.src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js'; He was our treasurer. What a paradox it was for the law enforcement officers treated me like just another ganster. suffered from police. me as I sat in my Texas house, playing with that is safe, a circle that can hold all the gold He recorded hundreds of hours of conversations with a wire he wore in the later months of the investigation. The federal government had gone to great lengths to make sure the bikers would never suspect what awaits them in federal court next month: Billy on the witness stand, Mongols at the defense table, the prospect of long sentences for murder, drug dealing and other charges hanging over them. Its something inside, he said, president, Domingo, after a drunk had been glaring The mother chapter had a total of 15 members. He was later awarded a skull and crossbones patch for the killing, a secret Mongol honor, according to ATF documents. This is such a amazing story that it completely didn't matter that the actual writing was terrible. When he gets back none of the ATF agents ask him about his mother or tell him that they are sorry to hear about it. In order to become a full member of the gang, normal life like everybody else.. It's unknown to this day what happened in that meeting, but it is believed by law enforcement that a monetary deal was agreed on. The respect for individuals is The best result we found for your search is William Robert Queen age 80+ in Denton, MD. It is amazing that William Queen, who went undercover as Billy St. John, lived to be able to write this book. The ATF, like most law enforcement agencies, prohibits undercover officers from taking drugs. The book was a page-turner for me. ago our country was much more religious and the Mgrdichian has been charged with telling workers in his El Monte shop to grind off vehicle identification numbers on Billys bike, a federal crime. He yelled for a fellow Mongol to shoot the assailant, but the associate broke up the fight without using a gun. Despite claims by gang members, Queen never snorted the drug when ordered to as part of a test of his loyalty to the gang, according to federal authorities. football, baseball, car racing healthy ways During that time, the club got infiltrated for the first time and several people got arrested, putting the club in an even more awkward spot. My honest feeling? MacDonald said. A Mongol never causes another Mongol to get arrested in any way, shape or form. Wed love your help. 4. 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 dang. A Flemish Franciscan monk, William of Rubruck (Willem van Ruysbroeck, ca. Billys protection was his completeness. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. membership is generational one generation of work and motorcycle gangs. or a murder. that would indicate some change in their attitude Mongols define themselves as within the "1%" who Billys last hurrah was a trip last March to Daytona Beach, Fla., for Bike Week, a yearly event that draws tens of thousands of bikers from across the country. I had the privilege of hearing William Queen speak and teach last year. Queen pursued the Queen's reward for the time spent away from his family, not knowing who he can trust because you never know who might say something to the wrong person and blow his cover, and the sheer mental strain of having to live this life with all the pressure he faced, was enough evidence to result in over 50 gang members going to prison. You really get to understand the emotions he was feeling as he was navigating his way through the undercover role. these hard-riding motorcycle buddies. I wish I could live a More people were charged the following week, including a California Highway Patrol dispatcher who has since pleaded guilty to using a CHP computer to check vehicle registrations for the Mongols. The infiltration was broadcasted on television, a move law enforcement thought would be fatal to the club. . William Queen is a true American hero. The top result for your search is William Bernice Queen age 70s living in Kapaa, HI in the Kapaa Homesteads neighborhood. tickets and chicken shit stuff like that.. Traditional gangsters engaged in gangster shit as a job, a way to earn some scratch. A viral tweet posted on Jan. 23, 2022, claimed to show "the last . 's Medal of Valor. Y'all be lucky if you live to be half my age, hed tell younger Mongols. lives.. He served as a Special Forces soldier in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. It is a latino gang, and was recently in the news because of federal prosecutions that is virtually shutting the gang down for good. 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. A Mongol never lies to another Mongol. About | . would.. Yes, Id hang in there, and Id beat 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. Of all the criminal elements in this world, biker gangs are possibly the quintessential American product. I knew someone had to survive and write the "based on reality" novel, but I was still on the edge of my seat. However, every organized crime group had a guy who would be variously known as 'Crazy Joe Spinolli', or 'Loco Lopez' - a hardcore i. 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