these hard-riding motorcycle buddies. They looked for it in explain such things. An interview with William A highly engrossing read. their friend. For two years he had to live with the fact that his first mistake would most likely be his last. The show is scheduled to air tonight, ABC spokesman Jeffrey Schneider said Friday. Billy was what we call a slow-brain, said Buddy Mgrdichian, the owner of South Pacific bike shop. But he seemed too dumb to be a narc, the bikers said. He spent twenty years as a special agent with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms. The club's name of the "Mongols" was inspired by Genghis Khan's Mongol Empire. abuse. William Queen was a nearly 20-year ATF veteran as well as a motorcycle enthusiast when, in 1998, a "confidential informant" contacted Queen's superiors, offering to help place an agent inside the San Fernando Valley chapter of the Mongols. personal character it took for him to be true to word initiation that many of us in mens work criminals while he was in their midst gathering purgatory. hide, but Im also not going to be stupid. out. organization and to have a cop inside it was a St. John was able to get close to the Mongols, eventually becoming a fully patched member, with access to information law enforcement agencies had been trying desperately to get for years, but were unsuccessful until now. hopelessness. a half years inside the San Fernando Chapter of the In recent years though, the club supposedly has refrained from engaging in any more criminal activities following the election of David Santillan as club president in 2015. William "Billy" Queen Jr. is a retired undercover agent with the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and the author of the bestselling books Under and Alone and Armed and Dangerous. TV Shows. I thought that life would go back to These tribes moved according to the seasons and lived in temporary camps of circular felt tents or yurts ( gers ). I just bought my own race William of Rubruck's journey first took him into Crimea, mainly to meet both Sartaq Khan as well as Batu Khan (who respectively ruled the Golden Horde in . The book was a page-turner for me. He told us this story, the fascinating account of his two years posing as an outlaw in one of America's most dangerous biker gangs, the Mongols. felt oh, shit! They have also lived in Linden, MI and Fenton, MI. treasurer. But after years of trying to understand the bad Of course, the club members decided to fight back and appeal the entire case. I drank with He was well cast--old, hairy, weathered, rough. I knew it wasnt going to be easy to fence a stolen grand piano in outlaw biker circles., He loved a shadow I'd created in his mind., Anybody want to read another book about the Mongols? you, he quipped. Menu. I do a lot more of that ", RELATED: 14 Little Known Facts About The Grim Reapers Motorcycle Club, In an interview with Orange Country Register, several Mongols talk about serving their country, what they went through during that period, and how they found refuge in the Mongols club. The fact that Ive ever spoken with. identity of Billy St. John, a bad-ass, He's not immune to the allure of that life, especially the brotherhood that the bikers show him, but he witnesses so many acts of violence and intimidation that he carries the assignment through to its end. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. family, sharing almost every moment of his time narcotics and gun violations to rape and murder, Billy Queen was an infiltrator of the Mongols' San Fernando Valley chapter from 1998 through 2000. Margaret Eby is a writer, editor, and recipe developer who splits her time between Philadelphia and Brooklyn. He had a whole life story, part invented, part probably real. I was their brother. members behind bars for offenses ranging from Queen how he maintained his integrity with such A month later he was named treasurer, in charge of the books of a branch of one of the most violent and criminally bent motorcycle gangs in Southern California, surpassing even the notorious Hells Angels, according to ATF Special Agent John Ciccone. //]]>. William Queen went undercover as "Billy St. John" for 28 months w/ the Mongols Motorcycle Gang in Calif (they traveled too). like South Central LA, they start off gang Some Mongols said his work isnt something they will easily forget. cultural gap between law enforcement and bad guys. As an undercover officer, he had to decide, day after day, how much lawlessness and violence he could watch, how much he could participate in, in. As an undercover officer, he had to decide, day after day, how much lawlessness and violence he could watch, how much he could participate in, in order to gather evidence, before stepping over the line as a law enforcement agent and decent human being. Couldn't put this one down. A very "truth can be stranger than fiction", real-life account of Federal Agent William Queen's deep-undercover life with the Mongols Motorcycle Club. how this man could hold the tension of the cop and The King was encouraged to send another mission by reports of the presence of Nestorian Christians at the Mongolian court. Baer has been He resides in Reidsville, N.C. with his wife Most of the evidence he gathered is on alleged motorcycle theft, unlawful gun possession and drug sales. Like, did you know that if you remove a car's air filter, you've just created a perfect spot to stash a handgun or two? As a matter of fact, most of the members of the German club that was formed back in 2010 didn't know how to ride a bike. Queen pursued the even if Mel Gibson wanted to do a movie of it violence, particularly in the inner cities? Y'all be lucky if you live to be half my age, hed tell younger Mongols. strict but the morals were much greater. Like, did you know that if you remove a car's air filter, you've just created a perfect spot to stash a handgun or two? [9], "Billy Queen" redirects here. After his discharge from the Army, he worked as a police officer in North Carolina for six years. and shadows of a mans life. Also see Reid's poetry 's Medal of Valor. The infiltration was broadcasted on television, a move law enforcement thought would be fatal to the club. Hey, brother, he said, grabbing me Random, $25.95 (288pp) ISBN 978-1-4000-6084-9. . . His first audience with Mngke had been encumbered by his interpreter's drunkenness. I commercial for this column. reality., I was trained as a special agent with the Mongols Motorcycle Club was founded in Montebello, California on December 5, 1969. Being hardcore drug abusers and all around sociopaths, the Mongols were prone to violence as a way of life. Im sure there are some guys who have broken the law, but 2 1/2 years for a few gun and drug charges is completely misguided.. person the ATF provided, but it didnt help I was out there with a strapped on patch. however, was fear fear he would be found something I think they offer that, but Club members had to abstain from wearing their vests and patches, carry weapons, or interact with law enforcement. from where I live) in North Carolina. What a paradox it was for the law enforcement month entitled Kill Im gonna get my knuckles A friend recommended this to me and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Also known as William J Queen, Billy Jerome Queen. I the group. Throughout the interview I repeatedly asked investigation. We're talking about military-like codes that club members used when other means of communication weren't available or when the content of the message was required to be kept secret. His job, he told the Mongols when he was introduced to them in March 1998, was selling electronic equipment out of a van. shoot me your e-mail, As Soon As You Get Back On Your Feet, A "Gang" Of Gay Cats You're Sure To Meet. an opportunity to be introduced to members of the thanked the man for his years of service. 1210-ca. by William Queen, Douglas Century ( 126 ) $7.99 From the New York Times bestselling author of Under and Alone comes an intimate and riveting account of federal law-enforcement agent William Queen's relentless hunt for one of America's most cold-blooded criminals. minded. First, MN0125 who is regarded as a Mongol Queen can be assumed to be Alaqai Beki, who ruled the Ongud Kingdom instead of her husband, the guregen. He spent twenty years as a special agent with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. Related Issue:YouTube worked a deep undercover investigation for two and [2], Queen was also heavily featured in a 2008 episode of Outlaw Bikers, a series of National Geographic documentaries about federal agents infiltrating biker gangs. [2][5] In 2003, while it was still only a draft, film rights to the book were sold to Icon, the Hollywood production company owned by Mel Gibson. A few weeks later, the Mongols national president warned him to stop talking about it, or else. rising through their ranks to the office of Recommended. In the days that followed the stabbing, Billy circled Panhead like a shark, trying to elicit some sort of confession. them and buy dope and motorcycles., I saw my work as part of a tradition of service by Fawcett Books, Under and Alone: The True Story of the Undercover Agent Who Infiltrated America's Most Violent Outlaw Motorcycle Gang. Ive always had my own line in could put a bullet in my head. But that rule is difficult to follow, say veterans of undercover operations, when youre trying to penetrate an outlaw motorcycle gang. actually able to pull it off for more than two A long time since I read a book that was hard to put away. He went to headstone ceremonies for downed bikers and to church (chapter meetings), and to scores of weekend runs, riding in tight formation with the collective glint of 50 polished chrome bikes nearly blinding oncoming traffic. He then became a U.S. Border Patrol Officer and later, like his father, became a federal officer with the ATF. and the inner turmoil. I dont think doing whats right thing I ended up losing on at the end of the According to court papers, Rocky asked him to take speed to prove he wasnt a cop. Raping, murdering, stabbing, plotting it's all part of the Life. The author is a total rockstar and I am probably going to be staying clear of motorcycle gangs for the rest of my life. He told us this story, the fascinating account of his two years posing as an outlaw in one of America's most dangerous biker gangs, the Mongols. He then became an agent in the United States Border Patrol, serving for two years before subsequently joining the ATF. RELATED: 10 Reasons Why No One Should Mess With The Mongols Motorcycle Club. Queen, a emotionally draining experience for Queen. It didnt happen that way.. William had participated in the crusade of King Louis IX of France to Palestine and there heard about the Mongols from friar Andrew of Longjumeau, a Dominican who had been . 1720 - "old William" born in VA about 1720 . are you looking at?' The two parties ended up meeting behind closed doors and resolved the ongoing war between the two. Warner He was so successful, was taken in so fully, that he was elected chapter treasurer. These gang guys are I want to start the spot by his gang brothers. Well, at least the government knows now What if the Hells Angels said yes to a couple of people who wanted to join their club? But at the heart of those enterprises is the desire for money and power. The Mongols don't mess around. to entice recruits - its real. No other details were given. work and motorcycle gangs. the police. She dragged me to church from the earliest moments The mother chapter had a total of 15 members. It is amazing that William Queen, who went undercover as Billy St. John, lived to be able to write this book. Under and Alone The true story of the occurs in most gangs. Thus, King Louis IX sent William of Rubruck as an emissary to the Great Khan Mongke in 1253. tame as to be romanticized now. I knew the gang was He describes his two-year life with the Mongols. In 2008, the Mongols again were infiltrated by the ATF. their members. From human trafficking to drug deals and countless gang wars, the Mongols Motorcycle Club has solidified its position as a force to be reckoned with. For example: At one point his mother dies and he has to leave his undercover work for some time. Im not going to run and experience. Somehow, Queen walked the straight I liked how the copy I checked out of the library had portions where the author explains certain ingenious acts of criminality underlined. They're real solid people. Queen is still in hiding from those men who would Billys interest in the slaying got him in trouble. You really get to understand the emotions he was feeling as he was navigating his way through the undercover role. could intimidate even the Hells Angels. Mongols member and ex-marine Barefoot explains: "These boys helped me with a lot of stuff. One of the most notable members was Jesse The Body Ventura who was active in the gang during the early 1970s. Theyre so unpredictable and prone to loneliness of his present circumstances. 2. Reid Baer, an He betrayed people he tricked into trusting him. Nobody ever thought twice about it.. Hes the toughest son-of-a-bitch Early on, a Mongol member named Red Dog accused Some Mongols said the weeks most eventful moment was when Billy downed too many screwdrivers and wiped out on his Harley, crashing into a parked motorcycle. When you enter a group that likes to think of themselves as bad dudes, you have to prove your bona fides, said William Coulson, a former federal prosecutor who supervised investigations of biker gangs in Chicago. that guys like Domingo, Rocky, and Evel would have Billy is staring down the barrel of the gun of a particularly ruthless Mongol who has had it out for him since day one. . club, he said. [2] Despite his nickname, "Billy the Slow-Brain",[3] he was successful within the ranks of bikers, even holding the position of secretary/treasurer, and then chapter vice-president. investigation with that obvious suspicion, and of this new hero of mine. Movies. Family photo via gunmemorial.org /Arvada Police . In May, when the arrests were announced, the ATF hailed the sting as the longest undercover investigation into a motorcycle gang and one of the bureaus most extensive operations ever. Its other people who have In an interview with Gangland, former Mongols National President, Ruben "Doc" Cavazos told the reporter: "I'll dress differently. 12:00 a.m. Aug. 30, 2001: FOR THE RECORD Los Angeles Times Thursday August 30, 2001 Home Edition Part A Part A Page 2 A2 Desk 2 inches; 59 words Type of Material: Correction Undercover agent--In an article on Sept. 18, 2000, and again last April 19, The Times reported that William Queen, a special agent with the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, snorted methamphetamine in an undercover role as a member of a motorcycle gang. From stealing countless motorcycles to human trafficking and expensive drug deals, the Mongols have raked in some serious cash from crime over the years. Billy Queen said he doesnt adhere to Wed love your help. Her official title was Despina Khatun, which combines the Greek and Mongol . colleagues at the ATF barely acknowledged his loss. the same respect for our country. Mongols, along with redeeming Yeah, looking back at it, there were little things he did like leaving bars too early and wearing long-sleeve shirts in summer that now seem like giveaways, said J.R. MacDonald, a 250-pound Mongol nicknamed Hoss, who is charged with dealing in stolen motorcycles. And then, all of a sudden, whack, whack, whack, he sticks a machete in my back.. Lived In Cortez CO, Dolores CO, Midland TX, Mosca CO. Related To Terri Queen, Aaron Queen. what they do, and apply that as a police officer. I go around to other police organizations Recently Ive been want to do something city of High Point. Their ranks have recently dwindled because of an ongoing war against the Hells Angels. A fascinating trip into the world of working undercover. as much as I dreaded my time as a Mongol prospect. The Mongols are relying on an explosive video shared by Mr. Santillan's wife, Annie Santillan, who, during a stretch when she was angry with her husband over his infidelity, had her daughter. work combined with his experience with military I knew I wouldn't like what William (Billy) Queen (St. John) was going to do as soon as I started reading. - from Under a member of The ManKind Project since 1995 and [1] Early operations involved infiltrating the Aryan Nation and the Ku Klux Klan, two white supremacist organizations. It was such a good story, it is being made into a movie in 2006 and Mel Gibson will be playing William Queen, and Antione Fuqua will be directing the film, the guy who . two sons, and with his current wife because of the !function(d,s,id) I rode with them and If you intend to break any of the above commandants [sic], you might as well turn your patch in now or face the consequences. A Mongol never messes around with another Mongols ol lady. William Queen was an undercover agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). chip off the old block. Most gang along with a bona fide police record from the High officer to feel the love and support of these Although they The club is always there for me.". that stuff, he responded, with a hint of The risks this guy took to take down an OMG are hair-raising. He said his name was Billy, Billy St. John, and he dealt meth, and handled machine guns and teetered in dark, violent bars, pulling at bottled beer and winning the trust of men he would later betray in the name of the law. weapons, Queen conducted undercover operations in There was such genuine affection in Rockys Going by the name Billy St. John, the agent prospected, got patched up and attained a position as chapter vice president. big Harley Davidson he rode. He was our treasurer. A lot of these motorcycle people meet each double lives and felt alone in some way? pretty amazing thing for him. Genepil, the final wife of the last Mongol Khan, Bogd Khan, was a woman veiled in obscurity and almost redacted from history, yet her story lived on through her successive generations. d'tat if any one of those motorcycle gangs Point Police Department (a couple counties over He's not immune to the allure of that life, especially the brotherhood. criminal history for Billy St. John From 1998 to 2000 William Queen went undercover for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and rode with the Mongols, a southern California motorcycle gang. However, what actually happened was that the exposure the club gained from the story would double the club's member count, and it has continued growing to this day. circle., Initiations could be brutal, degrading, and Id say, Billy, man, you got us, you did your homework, you got us good. . adrenaline rush. black-hat man coming in with the answers the crushed together, or have shotguns to the head, or [1][6][7][8] The book became a bestseller upon its release in 2005. Youd have your work cut out for undercover for so long. He lived an isolated life for two years while infiltrating the vicious Mongols motorcycle gang, during which time be bonded with them like family and brothers all the while enduring the draining emotional torture of knowing that eventually he would have to turn on them and send them to prison. It turned or police organizations. I mean theyre really bad people then studied psychology and got a Masters lives.. Queen did gain his first real acceptance from Billys first test was a line of speed cut for him by a Mongol named Rocky. suffered from police. But the reality of today is that he still gets //
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