In this episode we are replaying an interview from the Jon Alite Mafia Unveiled Youtube Channel Support the show Join at patreon.com/normalizedcrime Subscribe to the Youtube Channel!!! https://www.youtube.com/@normalizedcrime5424/featuredBy Alberto Vallejo

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 Support the show Join at patreon.com/normalizedcrime Subscribe to the Youtube Channel!!! https:…

In this episode we complete the interview with Pedro Support the show Join at patreon.com/normalizedcrime Subscribe to the Youtube Channel!!! https://www.youtube.com/@normalizedcrime5424/featuredBy Alberto Vallejo

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 Support the show Join at patreon.com/normalizedcrime Subscribe to the Youtube Channel!!! https://www.youtube.com/@normalizedcrime5424/featured…

Here the conclusion to the Blue Interview Support the show Join at patreon.com/normalizedcrime Subscribe to the Youtube Channel!!! https://www.youtube.com/@normalizedcrime5424/featuredBy Alberto Vallejo

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. Support the show Join at patreon.com/normalizedcrime Subscribe to the Youtube Channel!!! https://www.youtube.com/@normalizedcrime5424/featuredBy Alberto Vallejo

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. Support the show Join at patreon.com/normalizedcrime Subscribe to the Youtube Channel!!! https://www.youtube.com/@normalizedcrime5424/featuredBy Alberto Vallejo

In this episode we hear the second part of Steve experiences of a Latin King in Chicago. And yes it gets scarier? Support the show Join at patreon.com/normalizedcrime Subscribe to the Youtube Channel!!! https://www.youtube.com/@normalizedcrime5424/featuredBy Alberto Vallejo

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. Support the show Join at patreon.com/normalizedcrime Subscribe to the Youtube Channel!!! https://www.youtube.com/@normalizedcrime5424/featured…

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. Support the show Join at patreon.com/normalizedcrime Subscribe to the Youtube Channel!!! https://www.youtube.com/@normalizedcrime5424/featured…

Berto tells about the time he spent in County Jail and about moving to the Federal Penitentiary after his trial Support the show Join at patreon.com/normalizedcrime Subscribe to the Youtube Channel!!! https://www.youtube.com/@normalizedcrime5424/featuredBy Alberto Vallejo

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. Support the show Join at patreon.com/normalizedcrime Subscribe to the Youtube Channel!!! https://www.youtube.com/@normalizedcrime5424/featuredBy Alberto Vallejo

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 Subscribe to the Youtube Channel!!! https://www.youtube.com/@normalizedcrime5424/featured…

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 b…

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 Support the show Join at patreon.com/normalizedcrime Subscribe to the Youtube Channel!!! https://www.…

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 Support the show Join at patreon.com/normalizedcrime Subscribe to the Youtube Channel!!! https://www.youtube.com/@normalizedcrime5424/featured…

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? Support the show Join at patreon.com/normalizedcrime Subscribe to the Youtube Channel!!! https://www.youtube.com/@normalizedcrime5424/featuredBy Alberto Vallejo

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 Support the show Join at patreon.com/normalizedcrime Subscribe to the Youtube Channel!!! https://www.youtube.com/@normalizedcrime5424/featuredBy Alberto Vallejo

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 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 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/featuredBy Alberto Vallejo

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…

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/featuredBy Alberto Vallejo

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/normalizedcrimeBy Alberto Vallejo

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/normalizedcrimeBy Alberto Vallejo

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/normalizedcrimeBy Alberto Vallejo

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/normalizedcrimeBy Alberto Vallejo

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/normalizedcrimeBy Alberto Vallejo

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/normalizedcrimeBy Alberto Vallejo

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/normalizedcrimeBy Alberto Vallejo

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/normalizedcrimeBy Alberto Vallejo

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/normalizedcrimeBy Alberto Vallejo

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/normalizedcrimeBy Alberto Vallejo

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/normalizedcrimeBy Alberto Vallejo

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

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/normalizedcrimeBy Alberto Vallejo

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/normalizedcrimeBy Alberto Vallejo

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/normalizedcrimeBy Alberto Vallejo

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/normalizedcrimeBy Alberto Vallejo

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/normalizedcrimeBy Alberto Vallejo

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

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 …

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/normalizedcrimeBy Alberto Vallejo

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 …

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/normalizedcrimeBy Alberto Vallejo

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. Support the show Join at patreon.com/normalizedcrimeBy Alberto Vallejo

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. Support the show Join at patreon.com/normalizedcrimeBy Alberto Vallejo

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. Support the show Join at patreon.com/normalizedcrimeBy Alberto Vallejo

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. Support the show Join at patreon.com/normalizedcrimeBy Alberto Vallejo

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. Support the show Join at patreon.com/normalizedcrimeBy Alberto Vallejo

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.By Alberto Vallejo