Normalized Crime

The Demise of the Milwaukee Latin Kings

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode Berto talks about what he knew as the latin kings, and now is truely dead and gone

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Violence in Prison

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0600

Berto responds to a listener question about his lack of prison violence stories. Berto reacts to this explains why he does not have a lot of prison violence and share the stories of violence he does have

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Violations

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0600

Berto shares some stories about times when violations go wrong.

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Intergang conflicts and More

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode Berto shares some stories of conflicts within Gangs and answers some other listener questions

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Fred Tokars

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode Berto shares a story of a lawyer that he spent time with in prison and his unusual story.

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MOB Gang Chapter

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode Berto discusses a gang chapter that existed in Milwaukee, that suggested they were part of the Latin Kings but were not

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Gang Treasures

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode Berto talks about some stories of people put in charge of holding the due money and what kind of things that can happen when money goes missing.

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An conversation with Pedro

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode Berto sits down with a friend who was an ex Army Ranger and discusses some of the stories that happened while he was serving in the army.

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A look at the Sawyer Chapter

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode Berto talks about some of the Sawyer chapter that were on his indictment as well as gives you a sneak peak at some interviews to come.

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Berto Celly

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode we talk about one of the cellmates, who was convicted of a scheme to work with al qaeda to blow up the new york subway

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Character Profile: Moley

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0600

Here another profile a character that you will hear in stories Moley

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Taking the Stand

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode Berto talks about what it was like for him to take the stand after his indictment.

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Some Missing Members

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0600

In this solo episode, Berto talks about some members of his indictment, that are not normally mentioned on the regular podcasts, who they were what he knows about them and why they are not usually in regular stories

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Gang Transfers

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0600

In this patreon, we discuss the process that the Latin Kings use if someone transfers from one region of a Gang to another, and Berto shares a story of someone who did this in his time

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The Indictment

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode we discuss how the two big indictments of the Latin Kings in milwaukee affected different people, the good of it and the bad, and wether it did anything to eliminate violence in the neighborhoods that were affected

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Putting a Target on your back, California Gangs, and the Wild 100

Thu, 29 May 2025 09:00:00 -0600

An episode that go off in several directions, we discuss how gangs were certain things, clothes, colors. and tatoos and how this can put a target on there back, we discuss how different some gangs operate in California, and then discuss a Milwaukee gang the Wild 100 that was able to steal millions of the dollars from the government.

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Not Meant for Gang Life

Thu, 15 May 2025 09:00:00 -0600

Berto talks about some members of Gangs that he thinks may not have been quite the people that were cut out for Gang Life

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Character Profile: Chico

Thu, 01 May 2025 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode Berto tell stories of another member of his gang Chico

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Prison Stories

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode we venture into some more characters that Berto ran into while in prison

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Character Profile: Little Wolf

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0600

A look at another character you hear about frequently on the Podcast Little Wolf

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Prison Stories

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode we talk about numerous characters that Berto met in prison and discuss there stories.

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Toot Part 2

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Berto shares a couple more gang stories of Toot and also discusses some events that happened when they wind in prison together

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Character Profile: Toot Part 1

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode we discuss in detail on of Berto closest and oldest friends from the Gang Toot.

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Jay and Dre Character Profiles

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode Berto talks about to members of his gang, Jay and Dre

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Gang Wars

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0600

in this episode Berto talks about some examples of Gang Wars he went through how they got started and examples of endings to gang wars

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Random Bantor

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode we discuss numerous topics that have been running through Berto's Mind, from the disparity of sentences for murder and rape cases, to some aspects on prison life that is unfavorable to some inmates

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Character Profile: Tommy Gunz

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0600

Here about a member of the Milwaukee Latin Kings Tommy Gunz. A A unique member, and a good friend of Berto.

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An Announcement

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode we give a quick intro to the content you are going to start seeing in the feed

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The Overthrow

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode Berto discusses a time when there was a plot to overthrow both a leader on the streets and in prison.

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Rerun: When a criminal Gets Lucky

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0600

Berto talks about some of the times when involved in a life of the crime, that the criminal just gets lucky.

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Berto interview on Wrong to Strong

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode you will hear and interview that Berto did with the Wrong to Strong Podcast

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Interview with Berto on Jon Alite Youtube Channel

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode we are replaying an interview from the Jon Alite Mafia Unveiled Youtube Channel

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Rerun: Latin Kings infest Indian reservation

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode Berto tells the story of how a couple members of a Milwaukee gang see the opportunity to spread the Latin Kings to an Indian reservation near Eau Claire, Wisconsin. We discuss how easily gangs can spread to other communities and take over

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Pedro Flores Part 2

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode we complete the interview with Pedro

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Pedro Flores

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode Berto interviews one of the Flores twins who was a massive drug dealer in the Chicago area and also played a critical role in taking down El Chapo a Mexican drug cartel leader

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Blue Part 3

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0600

Here the conclusion to the Blue Interview

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Becoming a Nazi Lowrider

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Blue describes how he became a Nazi Lowrider and how fast you have to adapt to violence in a California state prison system.

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Nazi Low Rider to Aryan Brotherhood

Thu, 16 May 2024 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode we interview a former aryan brotherhood member. We discuss Prison life in California and and the west coast dynamic that control the prisons.

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A story of betrayal from a Latin King- Part 2

Fri, 03 May 2024 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode we hear the second part of Steve experiences of a Latin King in Chicago. And yes it gets scarier?

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A story of betrayal from a Latin King- Part 1

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode Berto interviews a friend, once a Latin King from Chicago. They discuss some of the events that treachery that happened to "Steve" during his time as a latin king.

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Rerun: Gun techniques from an Ex-United States Army soldier

Sat, 06 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0600

Berto tackles how people from the outside of a gang can pulled into the gang just by being around gang members as he shares a story of an army guy who gets sucked into teaching them how to handle guns.

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Rerun: County Jail Vs. Federal bureau of prisons

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0600

Berto tells about the time he spent in County Jail and about moving to the Federal Penitentiary after his trial

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Rerun: Minors with Life Sentances

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode we talk about a court ruling that minors cannot get life sentences and some real life people that have been effected by this change.

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Rerun: Gang Wars

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0600

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?

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A new Beginning

Sat, 10 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0600

After a year of doing this podcast, the decision has been made to take the podcast in a new direction. We are working on that new format, but things like this take time. We are going on a short break from regular podcast episodes and want to take it off into a new direction.

Patreon content will continue in the meantime, but the regular feed will be getting reruns until we figure out what new direction should be.

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Message from Prison and a few listener questions

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode Berto talks about a message put out by someone from his past about his feelings on spending he life in prison and what he feels about it, as well as Berto responds to some listener questions that have come in over the past few weeks

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A look back at Milwaukee

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode Berto talks about his recent trip back to Milwaukee, what has changed, what is the same and what it was like to take that step back into his past

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Pride and a Gang

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode Berto discusses how pride can play a role in a Gang and asks the question is being in a gang at all prideful?

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Career Moves for Criminals

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode Berto talks about some of the missteps he took when getting out of prison and where he feels he has landed so far since leaving prison

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No retirement plans

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode Berto talks about an old friend Jack, an old school King, he reveals how they met, and a story about some time that they spent in county jail together

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Gang Meetings and Berto Biggest Mistake and Accomplishment

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0600

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

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Street Cred

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0600

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 :)

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Q&A

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode we discuss some questions around Bertos time in prison as well as his time in the Latin Kings

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Futures

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode talks about some of the ways Futures in his gang were treated or sometimes mistreated.

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Finding The Roots

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0600

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

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Gang Similarities

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0600

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.

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Appreciation and reconciliation

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0600

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.

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Kill on Sight

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0600

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.

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Disrespect Causing Reactions

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0600

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.

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Controversy or Hypocrisy?

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0600

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.

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Queens of the south

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0600

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.

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Climbing The Ranks

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0600

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.

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Hustling

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0600

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.

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Gang Wars

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0600

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?

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Gang Meetings

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode Berto walks us through what the atmosphere was like during an organzed meeting.

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Families of Violence

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0600

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

Know your friends

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0600

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.

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Judging a book by its cover

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0600

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.

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The Origins of the Milwaukee Latin Kings

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0600

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.

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Top Gang Rivals

Thu, 25 May 2023 09:00:00 -0600

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

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Gang Bangin' Application Pt. 2

Thu, 18 May 2023 09:00:00 -0600

We complete the final questions on the application covered in the previous episode

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Gang-Bangin' Application

Thu, 11 May 2023 09:00:00 -0600

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.

Q&A

Thu, 04 May 2023 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Berto goes through a number of questions that a listener sent in and we have a discussion about them.

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Rivals To Respectful

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0600

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.

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Self Inflicted Damage

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0600

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.

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A story of Betrayal

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode Berto takes us through a exercise to find out how Eric and the listeners feel about a betrayal between 2 mystery people. In the end, we find out who the Betrayed and the Betrayer are and how they were affected by it.

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The Revolving Door of The Criminal Justice System

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode we discuss the issue of recidivism and how easy it is to reoffend as a gang member. We cover individuals that have been stuck in the revolving door of the criminal justice system for basically the entirety of their lives.

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Kings Robbing Kings?

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode we talk about situations where Gang members cross each other. Learn why it happens, and why it really probably cannot be avoided.

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Cut From A Similar Cloth

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode we interview Torrance Taylor who started up with beginning to similar story to many of our guests, but later in life leaves that crime behind and become a youth counselor and helps kids to escape this lifestyle.

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Life Long Acid Trip

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode Berto shares a couple stories of different experiences he has encountered with regards to drug use while he was in the gang. And ultimately, how drugs can have a life long effect on lives.

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Normal Activities turn violent

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode Berto explains how easily gang members fall into the criminal lifestyle even when they're not trying to. Also, he shares examples of how simple situations turn into violence.

Culture Influencers and Kidnapping

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode we discuss how some of the urban podcasts and other media programs glorify street Life and give a false perception about what can happen to you when in the world of Gangs or street life. Berto shares some stories of how at times you can seem so distance from this world and suddenly you will find yourself knee deep in the dangers that come along with this lifestyle.

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Ex-Dealer to Successful Business Owner

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0600

Join us this week as we invite a close friend of Berto's to the podcast. Paulino Ornealas, owner and founder of Swift Roofing in Milwaukee, grew up in the same environment as Berto and was able to bypass Gang life. Now he currently runs his own company that generates more than 3 million dollars in revenue per year!

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Milwaukee Mafia Part 4:

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0600

Catch the final installment of the Milwaukee Mafia Podcast featuring Berto.

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Street Style Women

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode Berto shares a story where him and a group of friends meet some girls and join them at a party, but at a certain point in the night the party goes south, a fight starts happening, and the women start it!

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Milwaukee Mafia Part 3

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0600

Catch the third episode of the Milwaukee Mafia Podcast Featuring Berto

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Leaving The Latin King Nation

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0600

Berto shares a couple of stories of how a member can be removed from the gang through violations and/or murder. Also, how it affects the member that was removed from the gang as well all the other members of the gang.

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Milwaukee Mafia Part 2

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0600

Catch the second episode of the 4 part series from the Milwaukee Mafia Podcast that featured Berto.

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Permission to Cooperate

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0600

We take a look back at some more discussion from the Milwaukee Mafia Podcast series, including some peoples stories of cooperation, a murder involving bleaching and a look at what could have happened if all of the Latin Kings chapters had been merged into one.

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Milwaukee Mafia Episode 1: Featuring Berto!

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0600

Over the next few weeks we will be posting the full series the Milwaukee Mafia podcast did about Berto. Episodes will be released every Tuesday.

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Violations In Gang Life

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode we take some clips from the series Berto did on the Milwaukee Mafia podcast and revisit them. Berto touches on some of the topics a bit deeper, and details aspects of the physical violations that take place in the gang.

You will also see the complete series dropped in the feed on Tuesdays for the next month.

Miller Brewing executive murdered

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode Berto discusses someone he knew who had very similar past as his own, and how this person was sentenced to a life sentence + 50 years. We discuss how our criminal system can impose disproportionate sentences to different people with like crimes, whether this is fair, and if anything can be done about it.

Berto featured on the wrong to Strong Podcast!!!!

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0600

Check out this bonus episode of Berto featured on the Wrong to strong Podcast

Learn more about the wrong to strong podcast at https://open.spotify.com/show/1fxmH9mqd3T3nXr53WuWdP

Wrong to Strong redemption with JC

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0600

We are joined this week by a special guest JC from https://wrongtostrong.com/ we discuss JC early life as a gang member, then his eventual change from Gangs to working with the drug cartel. We discuss how he overcame the struggles and started a movement that is helping others to do the same thing as he was able to do.

Strong Armed Robbery

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0600

Berto shares of a couple stories of when he fell on hard times and explains why sometimes Gang Members turn to crime in order to survive the streets.

Latin Kings infest Indian reservation

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0600

Blind Loyalty to the Gang- Rob, Shoot and Steal

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode Berto tells some stories of how Gang members will drop everything and rush to the aid of other people in the Gang, We discuss the good and bad sides of that and see how sometimes gang members can take advantage of that "Blind Loyalty"

Gun techniques from an Ex-United States Army soldier

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0600

Prison system failures

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode Berto dives in to getting out of prison and talks about some of the things that could have existed in the prison system to make him and any other prisoner getting out of prison transition easier.

Prison Economy

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode Berto talks about the different jobs he did to earn income while in prison and some of the many jobs that people will do in the underground economy of the prison.we discuss prison currency and how a prisoner converts that currency to real money

Family Members hurt by Gangs

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode Berto tells stories of time that innocent people were affected by his Gang Activity. We discuss a sombering story of the time of a step mother type figure to Berto was shot and wounded by a drive by shooting.

Minors with Life Sentences

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode we talk about a court ruling that minors cannot get life sentences and some real life people that have been effected by this change.

Betrayed for the first time

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode Berto tells the story of the first crime that he did time for at just thirteen years of age.

Milwaukee's most wanted, America's most wanted-Mondi

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode we take a look at an article written about a member of Bertos gang. We discuss what events mentioned in the article and how Bertos memories of the events differ from what the article reports.

You can read the full article here

https://archive.jsonline.com/watchdog/watchdogreports/102706024.html/

County Jail Vs. Federal bureau of prisons

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0600

Berto tells about the time he spent in County Jail and about moving to the Federal Penitentiary after his trial

From Dusk til Dawn

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0600

Berto tells us the story about one of the Longest Days from when he was in the Latin Kings.

Pranks

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0600

On a less serious note we discuss some of the fun Pranks that members of a Gang will play on each other.

Building a Life after Prison

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode we look at the challenges of coming out of Prison and trying to rebuild your life

When a Criminal Gets Lucky

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0600

Berto talks about some of the times when involved in a life of the crime, that the criminal just gets lucky.

Cooperation and Prison

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode Berto talks about some of the challenges he faced when making the decision to cooperate with the Government and how that decision effected his life.

Family Members in different gangs

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode we look at the conflicts that can occur when two family members belong to different gangs

Gang hypocrisy

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0600

We take a look at some of the rules and guidelines that are laid out in the Latin Kings Manifesto that are constantly abused and ignored by members of a Gang