LA County Sheriff’s Gangs Pt. 2: The Lennox Grim Reapers
Kingpins3 Des 2020

LA County Sheriff’s Gangs Pt. 2: The Lennox Grim Reapers

The community of Lennox in Los Angeles is just one square mile, but it has an enormous problem. Alongside violent gang activity, there’s a secret organization adding terror to the neighborhood. Their symbol? The Grim Reaper. Their ranks? Los Angeles sheriff's deputies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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