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Police officer joe petrosino seeks justice against a ruthless italianamerican gang in new york. Despite its name, the mexican mafia did not originate in mexico, and is entirely a u. The membership of these prison gangs is very exclusive to the people in them. Oct 06, 2009 the black hand is the true story of rene enriquez, aka boxer, and his rise in a secret criminal organization, a new mafia, that already has a grip on all organized crime in california and soon all of the united states. Stephan taltys book provides a richly woven, engrossing tale of one man determined to help his fellow italianamericans resist the threat and prosper. Once in the gang, you are bound by a lifetime commitment. The black hand riverside county library system overdrive. The story of rene boxer enriquez and his life in the mexican mafia ebook written by chris blatchford.
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