This is major news since the black souls is one of the most tight knit black mob and low profile. There haven't been many indictments on their group up until now and the mid 90s arrest of some members and nigerians. I'm going to try to get the link for that affidavit. As I said earlier this year, despite all the talk about factions that doesn't apply to ALL chicago mobs.
in 2010 about 60 black souls members were arrested after a murder, It was mostly on minor charges but it was used as a sort of punishment against the whole group for the killing.
http://chicagostreetgangs.webs.com/blacksouls.html Alliance: Indepedent /(Folks)
Ethnicity: African American
Colors: Black and White
Symbols: Heart w/Wings, Black Diamond, Numbers 4-4-9, Dice, PLaying Cards, Cross, Number 1
Aliases: Black Souls 440, Souls Previously Known As: Black Souls Factions: Mad Black Souls (MBS), Gangster Black Souls, Outlaw Black Souls, Egyptian Cobra Black Souls, Black Soul Brothers
Founder: William Earl Weaver alias: King Wee
Considered an independent gang (non alignment to either Folks and People/Brothers, the black souls started in West Garfield Park in 1963. King Wee founded the organization; he is William Earl Weaver. Earl Weaver is the King or Chairperson of the Black Souls. However, there are lso Five Star Generals: Mad Black Souls-Sam McKay; Gangster Black Souls; Wayne Edwards alias: Gray Bobo; Willie Jones-Egyptian Cobra Black Souls. The Outlaw Black Souls were founded by Lewis Johnson, Sr. alias Pee Wee. They originated as the Impression Black Souls (now defunct). There also exists a reengage faction called the Outlaw Black Souls (citation needed). The Outlaw Black Souls are now under Paul Fitts alias Gangster Paul. The Black Souls consider themselves First Cousins to the Blue Fin Black Disciples. The Black Souol Brothers were founded by Frank Davis. The Black Souls are known for engaging in narcotis sells at a high level and also engaging in the sale of weapons. There are rules for the Black Souls that culminate into a “design” called “4-4-0” (Four Forty); it symbolizes a Right of Passage. The gang has a long standing feud with the New Breeds. A member of the Black Souls attempted to touch Boonie Black, former chief of the BGs.
The Black Souls have influence within the Chicago Police Department and have developed into an organized crime enterprise. The gang sets itself in white color criminal crime.
The Black Souls originated on the corner of Madison & California. They control much of the Madison Street corridor on the west side. Craving four power led the gang to form a secret alliance with the Four Corner Hustlers which both gangs had the Black Diamond symbol. Nevertheless, there is tension between the two west side organizations.
The Black Souls are related to the Latin Souls. Frank Davis oversaw the development of the Latin Souls while he resided in New City. The Black Souls never had a firm foothold in Sherman Park. Davis is said to have also formed the Soul Brothers, who merged with the Black Souls in the early 1970's. The gang would be called the Black Soul Brothers and base themselved at 16th & Kostner
Bases of Operation: The Black Souls “own” a swathe of territory in West Garfield Park. At one time they controlled a portion of Rockwell Gardens. Assumedly, they were forced out of Rockwell Gardens by the Vice Lords. This may be a reason why the Black Souls never elected to join the People Alliance. They have a small chapter on the south side within the Pocket Town.
They have a large contingent in K-Town, where the Mad Black Souls share territory with Black Soul Brothers, Egyptian Black Souls, and Outlaw Black Souls. Here and at Fifth & Sacramento the Black Souls mob up with New Breeds. There may be a faction called the New Life Black Souls, who share Fifth Street with Black Gangsters, whom also go under the New Life concept.
Method of Operation: The Black Souls do not engage in gang bngin and representing to either side. These are codes of conduct passed through King Wee. Black Souls represent by throwing up the “1” (One). This is traced back to their relationship with the Black Disciples who all contend “All is One” To make a point the Black Souls quote “On the One.” The gang’s hand symbol is a upward pointed index-finger. Though technically an "independent" gang, the Black Souls aligned with the Folks --particularly the Black Disciples-- while incacerated.
The Black Souls wear the colors black and white, though not an issue on the surface. The upper echelon dresses in casual clothing and while younger members dress if urban wear, they too “doll it up” at times.
Iconography: The Black Souls have a heart w/ wings which is what the Disciples have always had. They also use dice, playing cards, the numbers 440, a cross, and the black diamond. In order, these symbols mean “hustle,” “drive,” “right of passage (four fingers interlocked form a bridge, when raised slightly it opens a bridge –envision a ship passing through on the river—to literally mean a Right of Passage. Again, a cross is obvious, and the black diamond was conceptualized by Hodari Joe, a Four Corner Hustler (read more on the 4chn).
Known bases of operation:
Madison & Pulaski: Dark Side
Monroe & Karlov
16th & Kostner
Fifth & Sacramentio
73rd & Greenwood: Pocket Town
13th to 15th & Harding
13th & Albany
Fulton & Albany: Terror Town
