In Compton, California, 155th Street symbolizes a history steeped in fear and violence, home to the infamous Compton Varrio 155 gang. Emerging from the racial tensions of the post-World War II era, CV-155 gained a notorious reputation for racially-motivated crimes and ruthless violence. Known for their grim reaper logo and ferocity even towards supposed allies, CV-155 members became a menacing presence, with figures like “White Boy” Holmes and “Lettuce” Lechuga enforcing a brutal hierarchy. Thei

Compton, California, is only 10 square miles. And that small area has seen some of the most violent turf wars in gang history. But now the L.A. County Sheriff's Department is determined to turn that image around. | True Crime News

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