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| ''This article is about criminal activity attributed to Juggalo members. For the main article on the group itself, see ].'' | |||
| '''Juggalo''' or '''Juggalette''' (for females) is a name given to dedicated followers of the ] group ] or any artist on the horrorcore record label ]. It has been claimed that Juggalos have been alleged to have committed numerous crimes throughout the United States, including ]s,.<ref name="gang awareness guide">http://sheriff.snoco.org/Documents/Gang_Awareness_guide.pdf</ref><ref name="ngic report">{{cite web|author=Name * |url=http://info.publicintelligence.net/NGIC-Juggalos.pdf |title=(U//FOUO) National Gang Intelligence Center Juggalos Intelligence Report |publisher=Public Intelligence |date=2012-03-26 |accessdate=2012-11-08}}</ref><ref name="fbi report">{{cite web|url=http://www.fbi.gov/stats-services/publications/2011-national-gang-threat-assessment |title=FBI — 2011 National Gang Threat Assessment |publisher=Fbi.gov |date= |accessdate=2012-11-08}}</ref><ref name="juggalo killers">{{cite web|last=Miller |first=Jessica |url=http://www.standard.net/topics/gangs/2010/10/09/juggalo-killers-new-breed-gang |title='Juggalo Killers' a new breed of gang |publisher=Standard.net |date=2012-10-08 |accessdate=2012-11-08}}</ref> ],<ref name="juggalo arson case">{{cite web|url=http://www.columbian.com/news/2009/dec/19/alleged-juggalo-arrested-on-suspicion-of-arson/ |title=Alleged Juggalo arrested on suspicion of arson, burglary |publisher=The Columbian |date=2009-12-19 |accessdate=2012-11-08}}</ref> ] and ],<ref name="ngic report" /><ref name="fbi report" /> ],<ref name="ngic report" /> ],<ref name="fbi report" /><ref name="juggalo arson case" /> ],<ref name="fbi report" /><ref name="seattle shooting">{{cite web|author=Levi Pulkkine |url=http://www.seattlepi.com/local/article/Police-Maple-Valley-teen-who-shot-two-a-Juggalo-935081.php |title=Police: Maple Valley teen who shot two a Juggalo gang member |publisher=seattlepi.com |date=2011-01-02 |accessdate=2012-11-08}}</ref><ref name="juggalo rydas shooting">{{cite web|last=Kendall |first=Justin |url=http://www.pitch.com/plog/archives/2009/06/19/member-of-juggalo-rydas-sentenced-to-15-years-for-shooting-up-vacant-apartment |title=Member of Juggalo Rydas sentenced to 15 years for shooting up vacant apartment | Plog |publisher=Pitch.com |date=2009-06-19 |accessdate=2012-11-08}}</ref> ],<ref name="ngic report" /><ref name="fbi report" /> ],<ref name="gang awareness guide" /><ref name="fbi report" /> ],<ref name="home invasion">{{cite web|last=Driscoll |first=Matt |url=http://blogs.seattleweekly.com/dailyweekly/2012/04/all_three_juggalos_suspected_i.php |title=All Three Juggalos Suspected in Tacoma Home-Invasion Robbery Now Apprehended - Seattle - News - The Daily Weekly |publisher=Blogs.seattleweekly.com |date=2012-04-26 |accessdate=2012-11-08}}</ref> ]s,<ref name="amw spree">{{cite web|url=http://www.amw.com/fugitives/case.cfm?id=37291 |title=Fugitives | Jacob Robida | Case |publisher=AMW |date= |accessdate=2012-11-08}}</ref> and numerous ]s,<ref name="ngic report" /><ref name="juggalohio murder">{{cite web|url=http://trenchreynolds.me/2012/04/09/a-gathering-of-juggalos-accused-in-grisly-ohio-murder/ |title=A gathering of Juggalos accused in grisly Ohio murder | Trench Reynolds |publisher=Trenchreynolds.me |date=2012-04-09 |accessdate=2012-11-08}}</ref><ref name="juggalo price murder">{{cite web|author=Andrew Scott |url=http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090425/NEWS/904250348/-1/LIVING100105 |title=Teens to be tried in Price Township 'Juggalo' murder |publisher=PoconoRecord.com |date=2009-04-25 |accessdate=2012-11-08}}</ref><ref name="vasey abc one">{{cite web|last=Bashir |first=Martin |url=http://abcnews.go.com/Nightline/law-enforcement-claims-horrorcore-genre-incites-crime/story?id=9739420#.UJtSV-Sunww |title=Law Enforcement Claims 'Horrorcore' Genre Incites Crime - ABC News |publisher=Abcnews.go.com |date=2010-03-09 |accessdate=2012-11-08}}</ref><ref name="vasey abc two">{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfBEKB6q7SA |title=Juggalos ICP ABC News Nightline: Music & Murder 03-09-10 |publisher=YouTube |date= |accessdate=2012-11-08}}</ref> including a ] and murders of police officers.<ref name="amw spree" /><ref name="deen cop">{{cite web|url=http://www.krcrtv.com/news/local/New-Details-Officer-Involved-Shooting/-/14322302/15238850/-/u2tor2/-/index.html |title=New Details: Officer Involved Shooting | Local News - Home |publisher=Krcrtv.com |date= |accessdate=2012-11-08}}</ref> | |||
| In addition, Juggalos have been classified as a ] by numerous government and law enforcement entities, including the ],<ref name="fbi report" /> the ],<ref name="ngic report" /> and the states of ], ], ], and ].<ref name="ngic report" /><ref name="fbi report" /> Supposed Juggalo gang sets have been alleged by law enforcement in at least 21 states,<ref name="fbi report" /> including those that do not recognize Juggalos as a gang at the state level,<ref name="ngic report" /> have been claimed to be in alliance with several well-known street and prison gangs including ], ], ], ], and ].<ref name="ngic report" /> The National Gang Intelligence Center has claimed that Juggalo gangs have spread to prisons, where Bloods and Crips sets use them for recruitment.<ref name="ngic report" /> The FBI alleges that Juggalos are one of 53 gangs that have infiltrated the ] in order to expand territory and receive combat training and weapons.<ref name="fbi report" /> However, there is no evidence connecting music with any violent activity or gang alliance. | |||
| Some Juggalos reject the claim that they are a gang, instead preferring to be called "family".<ref name="ngic report" /> | |||
| ==Gang classification== | |||
| Although some Juggalos deny any connection to ],<ref name="ngic report" /> Juggalos have been classified as a ] by numerous government and law enforcement entities, including the ],<ref name="fbi report" /> the ],<ref name="ngic report" /> and the states of ], ], ], and ].<ref name="ngic report" /><ref name="fbi report" /> Juggalo gang sets have been documented by law enforcement in at least 21 states,<ref name="fbi report" /> including those that do not recognize Juggalos as a gang at the state level.<ref name="ngic report" /> | |||
| According to the FBI, ], ], ], ], and ] report the most Juggalo gang activity, but criminal Juggalo sets have also been identified in ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and ].<ref name="fbi report" /> | |||
| The FBI also alleges that Juggalos are one of 53 gangs that have infiltrated the ] in order to expand territory and receive combat training and weapons.<ref name="fbi report" /> | |||
| Arizona Department of Public Safety Detective and recognized Juggalo gang expert Michelle Vasey has claimed that "multiple individuals are committing gang-related crimes, gang-motivated crimes, and they're using the name Juggalo."<ref name="vasey abc one" /><ref name="vasey abc two" /> | |||
| ===Interactions with other criminal organizations=== | |||
| Alleged Juggalo gangs have been claimed in alliance with several well-known street and prison gangs including ], ], ], ], ], ], and ].<ref name="ngic report" /> The National Gang Intelligence Center has reported that Juggalo gangs have spread to prisons, where Bloods and Crips sets use them for recruitment.<ref name="ngic report" /> | |||
| The National Gang Intelligence Center has claimed, "The formation of rivalries or alliances to gangs outside of their group will allow the Juggalos to evolve into a more sophisticated criminal entity through associations with hardened, experienced gang members."<ref name="ngic report" /> | |||
| The National Gang Intelligence Center has also claimed an unusually high number of criminal Juggalo sets in alliance with ] sets, but has claimed that the exact reason they align themselves with Bloods sets remains unclear.<ref name="ngic report" /> | |||
| Criminal Juggalo groups have been alleged in alliance with ] and ] groups and gangs, including the ], ], ], and Aryan Liberation Front.<ref name="ngic report" /><ref name="juggalo killers" /> Despite this, ] themselves are staunchly opposed to ] and ], and have written multiple songs which directly oppose racism. Their songs "]" and "Imma Kill You" describe the murder of racists, and "Your Rebel Flag" insults the Ku Klux Klan. Also, ICP member ] is half ]<ref>{{cite serial |title=ICP on Howard Stern 9.1.09 |url=http://www.insaneclownposse.com/media/interview/icp_howard_stern_090901.mp3 |series=The Howard Stern Show |serieslink=The Howard Stern Show |credits=Howard Stern (host) and Insane Clown Posse (guests) |network=] |station=] |airdate=1 September 2009 }}</ref> and does not celebrate ] due to his ] descent.<ref>{{cite book |last=Bruce |first=Joseph |authorlink=Joseph Bruce |coauthors=Hobey Echlin |editor=Nathan Fostey |title=ICP: Behind the Paint |origdate= |year=2003 |origmonth=August |edition=2nd Edition |publisher=Psychopathic Records |location=Royal Oak, Michigan |isbn=0-9741846-0-8 |pages=358–360 |chapter=Life on the Road }}</ref> Psychopathic Records artist ] is Native American.<ref>http://www.allmusic.com/album/r634567</ref> | |||
| ===Public and artist reactions=== | |||
| The classification of Juggalos as a criminal gang was riciduled by popular electronics maganize ].<ref name="wired juggalos">{{cite web|author=By Spencer AckermanEmail Author |url=http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2011/10/fbi-gang-insane-clown-posse/ |title=FBI's Newest Gang Threat: Insane Clown Posse Fans | Danger Room |publisher=Wired.com |date= |accessdate=2012-11-08}}</ref> | |||
| ] has denounced the idea that their Juggalo fanbase is gang related, and has filed a lawsuit against the FBI for their listing of Juggalos in the 2011 National Gang Threat Assessment, alleging that the classification has harmed their business. The lawsuit is ongoing.<ref name="fbi lawsuit">{{cite web|author=File Photo |url=http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2012/09/insane_clown_posse_files_suit.html |title=Insane Clown Posse suing FBI in Flint federal court over Juggalo gang listing |publisher=MLive.com |date= |accessdate=2012-11-08}}</ref> | |||
| Juggalo reaction to the gang classification has been mixed. Juggalos vehemently deny relation to gang activities.<ref name="ngic report" /> | |||
| ==Potential for violence== | |||
| Some law enforcement agencies and officials have expressed concern at Juggalos' high potential for ]. | |||
| The FBI's 2011 National Gang Assessment Threat has claimed that "criminal Juggalo groups pose a threat to communities due to the potential for violence, drug use/sales, and their general destructive and violent nature."<ref name="fbi report" /> | |||
| The National Gang Intelligence Center's report on Juggalos claims that, "Their crimes are characterized by acts of violence and destruction directed against law enforcement, members of the community, public/private property, and other members of their group."<ref name="ngic report" /> | |||
| Arizona Department of Public Safety Detective and recognized Juggalo gang expert Michelle Vasey has also expressed concern at the Juggalos high potential for violence, stating "The weapons, they prefer, obviously, hatchets...We've got battle-axes, we've got machetes, anything that can make the most violent, gruesome wound," and "Some of the homicides we're seeing with these guys are pretty nasty, gruesome, disgusting homicides, where they don't care who's around, what's around, they're just out to kill anybody."<ref name="vasey abc one" /><ref name="vasey abc two" /> | |||
| Supposed Juggalo-related murders have been committed with exotic edged weapons, including hatchets, machetes, and medieval battle-axes.<ref name="amw spree" /><ref name="vasey abc one" /><ref name="vasey abc two" /> | |||
| Supposed Juggalo-on-Juggalo violence has also been alleged. In 2010, a supposed gang calling itself the Juggalo Killers, which alleged to be aligned with the white supremacist prison gang Aryan Liberation Front, violently assaulted a Juggalo, stealing her belongings and carving the letters "JK" into her chest.<ref name="ngic report" /><ref name="juggalo killers" /> | |||
| ==Notable murder cases== | |||
| {{main|Jacob D. Robida}} | |||
| In February 2006, ], who claimed to be an Insane Clown Posse fan, committed several violent attacks, including one murder, and then killed himself. On February 7, ] released a statement on the Robida attacks. The group's manager Alex Abbiss extended members Joseph Bruce and Joseph Utsler's condolences and prayers to the families of the victims, stating "It's quite obvious that this guy had no clue what being a Juggalo is all about. If anyone knows anything at all about ICP, then you know that they have never, ever been down or will be down with any ] or ] bullshit." | |||
| {{main|Farmville murders}} | |||
| In September, 2009, amateur ] rapper Richard McCroskey, who went by the stage name ], and claimed to be a Juggalo,<ref name="syko juggalo two">http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2009/sep/20/farm20s2_20090919-222603-ar-29616/</ref> murdered 4 people in what has since been dubbed the ]. His father, a rock guitarist, introduced him to ], ] and ]. On September 20, 2010, McCroskey pleaded guilty to the four murders. Although facing the death penalty, he was sentenced to life in prison. | |||
| ==Alleged Juggalo gang subsets== | |||
| Law enforcement reports claim the existence of numerous Juggalo gang subsets, including: | |||
| <ref name="ngic report" /> | |||
| <ref name="magtf gang list">http://web.archive.org/web/20100413072700/http://www.magtfdenver.org/crew%20and%20gang%20index.htm</ref> | |||
| * 253 Wicked Klowns | |||
| * 3-11 Mafia | |||
| * 3 Ring Clique | |||
| * 420 Goon Squad | |||
| * 45'z | |||
| * A-Town Voodoo Clowns | |||
| * Broom Town Killaz | |||
| * East Side Juggalos | |||
| * Englewood's Wickedest Juggalos | |||
| * Denver City Killaz | |||
| * Denver's Most Hated Juggalos | |||
| * Down 2 Party | |||
| * DownTown Clowns | |||
| * Half Dead Killaz | |||
| * Hangtown Klownz | |||
| * Homies for Life | |||
| * Insane Juggalos (mentioned in ]) | |||
| * Juggalo Empire | |||
| * Juggalo Gang | |||
| * Juggalo Killers | |||
| * Juggalos of Statesville | |||
| * Juggalo Rydas | |||
| * Juggalo Rydas Bitch (JRB) | |||
| * Juggalo Ryda East Coast | |||
| * Juggalo Street Crew | |||
| * Juggalo $treet Mafia | |||
| * Kearns Town Bloods | |||
| * Kearns Town Juggalo Crew | |||
| * Kotton Mouth Kings (named after the hip hop group ]) | |||
| * Kotton Mouth Klick | |||
| * Kritikal Klique Souljaz | |||
| * Lotus Pod Family | |||
| * Magna Town Wicked Clowns | |||
| * Modesto Family Klowns | |||
| * No Identity Crew | |||
| * Northend Villains | |||
| * Nothing 2 Lose | |||
| * Pueblo Clown Posse | |||
| * Pueblo Town Juggalos | |||
| * Psychopathic Criminal Klowns | |||
| * Psychopathic Juggalos | |||
| * Red Hatchet Representing | |||
| * South West Killa Klownz | |||
| * Sick Wicked Ninjas | |||
| * Suicide Killaz | |||
| * Tac Town Klowns | |||
| * Three Star Ninjas | |||
| * West Syde Clown Ryders | |||
| == References == | |||
| {{Reflist}} | |||
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