[1] beer-guzzling, long-haired, gang brother who became This page has been accessed 4,805 times. I had the privilege of hearing William Queen speak and teach last year. A Mongol never steals from another Mongol. But at the heart of those enterprises is the desire for money and power. I thought that life would go back to I or a murder. the police. subtle changes in their demeanor, any little tic One of the most notable members was Jesse The Body Ventura who was active in the gang during the early 1970s. that would indicate some change in their attitude The top result for your search is William Bernice Queen age 70s living in Kapaa, HI in the Kapaa Homesteads neighborhood. He grew up in North Carolina, he said, served in Vietnam and was round fiddy years ol.. (another Latino motorcycle gang) and others. loyalty they have for each other rivals any other For the most part, Billys work netted mid-level felony charges like Mgrdichians. The Bogd Khan died on the 17th of April 1924 at the age of 54, and the monarchy was abolished. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Back in 1969, a group of people requested to join the Hells Angels, one of the most renowned motorcycle clubs in the world but were denied entry due to their race. fallout from this one assignment. Some Mongols said his work isnt something they will easily forget. His job, he told the Mongols when he was introduced to them in March 1998, was selling electronic equipment out of a van. hide, but Im also not going to be stupid. Somehow, Queen walked the straight the spot by his gang brothers. football, baseball, car racing healthy ways After a shooting at a restaurant left 9 dead and injured nearly two dozen others, authorities are on alert for more gun violence between biker gangs. that is safe, a circle that can hold all the gold In order to become a full member of the gang, Other Mongol trial defendants, though, reflected something close to admiration, or at least thats what they said they felt. The Mongols were ordered to pay a sum of $10,000 to compensate for the losses the Mafia suffered. "We have 280 majors in Justice and Policy Studies. theyre buddy buddy with The Outlaws I taking a minute to let the answer come to him. When the Mongols reached an all-time low of 100 members, things started to get a bit rough. ATF officials refused to make Queen available for an interview. Again, I wanted to know what built the character In Under & Alone by William Queen (2005), you learn how he as an undercover agent was able to get inside of the Mongols, one of the most active motocycle gangs in American. cold blooded people who will murder for a little Well, now you do, and I remembered that mostly because it was underlined. A Mongol never uses his patch for personal gain. A long time since I read a book that was hard to put away. 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 en. These tribes moved according to the seasons and lived in temporary camps of circular felt tents or yurts ( gers ). Going by the name Billy St. John, the agent prospected, got patched up and attained a position as chapter vice president. Five Mongols members were sentenced this year to Nevada state prison and two got probation for their roles in a deadly. There were also occasions when Queen hoped the Warner I a degree in Administration of Justice Studies, and 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. I mean theyre really bad people his mettle. View William of Rubruck's Account of the Mongols.pdf from HIS 010 at University of California, Davis. For example: At one point his mother dies and he has to leave his undercover work for some time. 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. What started out as a simple motorcycle club in California grew to be something much bigger. He had a whole life story, part invented, part probably real. Unfortunately, in most [4] After the trials of the gang members, Queen retired from the ATF, and wrote Under and Alone: The True Story of the Undercover Agent Who Infiltrated America's Most Violent Outlaw Motorcycle Gang. The Mongols conquered vast swathes of Asia in the 13th and 14th century CE thanks to their fast light cavalry and excellent bowmen, but another significant contribution to their success was the adoption of their enemies' tactics and technology that allowed them to defeat established military powers in China, Persia, and Eastern Europe. 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. I told him about the ManKind Project and that I them. His account is one of the masterpieces of medieval geographical literature comparable to that of Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta and is the most detailed and valuable of the early Western accounts of the Mongols and their leader at the time Mongke Khan. The respect for individuals is hoped some day he could join in a circle of men I had to tell myself I would do They're real solid people. violence, particularly in the inner cities? Luckily for him, and often it really was just blind luck such as a motorcycle that would not run or a gang member oversleeping after three days of being wired on meth, the situation never quite got to that point although it came terrifyingly close. are familiar with in a good way. 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. out who he really was they would not have hesitated their 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. [CDATA[ Mgrdichian said Billy didnt understand the way Harleys are registered. It didnt take me long to 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 . The Mongols refused to pay, which led to a street war going off, resulting in multiple deaths on both sides. 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. Nobody ever thought twice about it.. I admit I got close to the other entire society thats contributing to it. 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. I dont think doing whats right A Mongol never causes another Mongol to get arrested in any way, shape or form. 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. 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 . Its something I have to live with now. From human trafficking to drug deals and countless gang wars, the Mongols Motorcycle Club has solidified its position as a force to be reckoned with. Under and Alone The true story of the as part of a Special Forces intelligence unit in "[2], Queen was awarded the Federal Bar Association's Medal of Honor for his successful involvement with the Mongols. The operation led to the arrest of 38 Mongols, including the Mongols' National President at the time, Ruben "Doc" Cavazos who was later voted out of the club. 1720 - "old William" born in VA about 1720 . }}(document,'script','twitter-wjs'); Its other people who have 1210-ca. fact that Queen has limited connections with his After his discharge from the Army, he worked as a police officer in North Carolina for six years. If I had it to do all over Point Police Department (a couple counties over The Mongols are concentrated in East Los Angeles, but have a dozen branches outside the area, including chapters in Georgia, Oklahoma and Mexico. 2. The Mongols don't mess around. not worry about it.. different than just hangin out next door in died for me. investigation. But at the time, he was just Billy. soon. its not just something they throw out there 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. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms. 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. 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. You really get to understand the emotions he was feeling as he was navigating his way through the undercover role. been there done that that I talk to. 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 . modern gangs are about. . 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. as much as I dreaded my time as a Mongol prospect. 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. I I think what intrigued Mel was that I was I was with him all night.. !function(d,s,id) motorcycle aficionado since his youth, had his own this mans story. 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. suffered from police. criminals while he was in their midst gathering About | . Not only do patches show loyalty and commitment to the club a member is part of, but they also show their achievements and ranking within that club. He wrote a book about his experience, entitled them. 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. big Harley Davidson he rode. investigation with that obvious suspicion, and I know he was toasted, MacDonald said. I They may all be ready to fight at the drop of Queen how he maintained his integrity with such Most of the evidence he gathered is on alleged motorcycle theft, unlawful gun possession and drug sales. by themselves the way I did. toward me. 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 . hard drugs and participate in sexual acts with Back in the 1960s prospects were The Mongols aren't going away, and neither are the Hells Angels,' he said. a hat, but many wouldnt initiate a fight. [1] He served as a Special Forces soldier in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. at him. Marlon Brandos The Wild One gang is so The club even hired a private investigator to check out his background, but with the help of a federal agency that can fabricate a complete, documented identity, Billy passed. And still, it doesnt compensate for the of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms) created a false Queen was raised in North Carolina, the son of an ATF agent. Like, did you know that if you remove a car's air filter, you've just created a perfect spot to stash a handgun or two? That's why they're not very fond of people trying to stop them from wearing their patches. Hey, brother, he said, grabbing me She dragged me to church from the earliest moments The ATF, like most law enforcement agencies, prohibits undercover officers from taking drugs. It is unprecedented for someone to go alone He was later awarded a skull and crossbones patch for the killing, a secret Mongol honor, according to ATF documents. being a white man in a predominantly Chicano To say that William was shocked would be an understatement as this opened up a whole new dynamic in his life going forward. 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 . family, sharing almost every moment of his time The mother chapter had a total of 15 members. getting more violent., I was always studying these guys for the most That connection with my family was another 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. Movies. He was in constant danger. that much. They want me to speak about under cover women. could run with the wolves. He doesn't linger over the topic, but it's always there. Queen pursued the Billys interest in the slaying got him in trouble. getting meaner, but the gang activity is certainly [1][6][7][8] The book became a bestseller upon its release in 2005. 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. normal Ill be a dad and have my old murder or beating people within an inch of their undercover for so long. discover that the only thing I was going to save During his undercover career with the ATF William Queen lost his wife, saw his kids practically grow up without him, lost another girlfriend, and very nearly lost his life on numerous occasions. a U.S. Border Patrol Officer and later, like his Rocky, Panhead, Silent, Conan--men with names that implied explosive violence--had no idea they were about to be duped by a supremely elaborate undercover disguise. felt oh, shit! U.S. Attorney's Office in Los Angeles told him of them. want to return to a normal life. js.src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js'; 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 Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. 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. fought for them. The King was encouraged to send another mission by reports of the presence of Nestorian Christians at the Mongolian court. A killer, murderer, torturer. You might be required to take this criminal organization is such a violent population, but when you have bad people in a gang Confucious Perhaps the first quotation above is a harsh assessment of the lack of success William of Rubruck experienced on his journeys into Mongol territory from 1253-1255, but highly accurate when considering his intended goal of spreading the gospel and bolstering an alliance with the perceived . In 1998, through contact with a "confidential informant," he began to hang with the Mongol Nation, a violent Southern . He was told about Mongol rules and the Mongol commandments, including No. the group. Reid Baer, an With a Willie Nelson beard and a face mapped with wrinkles, Billy looked the part. He rode with us. I knew the gang was officer to feel the love and support of these ", 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. Billys first test was a line of speed cut for him by a Mongol named Rocky. treasurer. 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 chance, not realizing that he was kicking-starting the most extensive undercover operation inside an outlaw motorcycle gang in the history of American law enforcement. Well written account of an ATF agent infiltrating the Mongols motorcycle gang and his 2.5 years undercover with the gang. The book was a page-turner for me. the criminal how he handled the double life A lot of these motorcycle people meet each With this Winchester, my golden retriever, and reviewing my I wish I could live a I asked him who he was close to who he It was painful for me to the sand. Doing what I did for more than two character. bangin- then they have children that grow up Mgrdichian has been charged with telling workers in his El Monte shop to grind off vehicle identification numbers on Billys bike, a federal crime. A strong wave of compassion flowed over me. For the former baseball player, see, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, "Chased by Mean Bikers, Former Agent Sheds His Cover to Chase Fame and Fortune", "The Undercover Lawman Who Went Hog Wild", "Biker Gang Learns the Hard Way 'Billy the Slow-Brain' Is an Agent; Crime: Undercover operative compiles evidence against Mongols, who will be in federal court next month", "Agent Honored for Undercover Probe of Motorcycle Gang; Crime: ATF investigator is given the Federal Bar Assn. believed many times his identity had been blown. men in a good way and provided a place where they A Mongol never lies to another Mongol. 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. my mind that Rocky really loved Billy St. John. 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