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Sammy the Bull, Nazis and Mormon Killers: How the Gilbert Goons Terrorized a Phoenix Suburb

2024/8/20
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The Gilbert Goons, a group of violent youths, terrorized the Phoenix suburb of Gilbert, culminating in the death of 16-year-old Preston Lord. The group, initially seen as jocks and bullies, was later designated a criminal street gang.

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This year, the Phoenix suburb of Gilbert has been rocked by the death of 16-year-old Preston Lord, at the hands of a group calling themselves the ‘Gilbert Goons,’ jocks and hicks combining forces to unleash violence on the city’s streets.

The craziest thing? This happened before. And back then, the group’s godfather was none other than Sammy the Bull, Gambino consigliere turned super-snitch. The 90s are well and truly back in fashion.

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