The Rise and Fall of Compton California - IT'S HISTORY

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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

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