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Ernesto Miranda
MS 13, or Mara Salvatrucha 13, was originally founded by Ernesto Miranda in the 1970s. The gang started small and grew after Miranda's death in 1976. -
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MS 13's Uprising
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After Miranda's Death
After the death of Ernersto Miranda on January 31st, 1976, MS 13 started increasing their numbers with Salvadorian immigrants during their country's civil war. -
Moving into LA
After increasing their numbers, MS 13 moved to Los Angeles, California. After their move and as word started to spread, Mexican gangs started to hunt down members of MS 13 to keep them out of their territory. -
Making a Name
MS 13 started making a name for itself by winning gang fights with other local gangs. -
Aquiring Rivals
During their new reign over Los Angeles, MS 13 made quite a few rivals. These rivals include the gangs the 18th Street gang, Juarez Cartel, Los Negros, Sombra Negra, Tijuana Cartel, Beltrán-Leyva Cartel, The Rascals, Bloods, Crips, Hoover Criminals, Latin Kings, and the Juggalos. -
Making Friends
MS 13 didn't only make rivals. They made quite a few allies as well including the Sinaloa Cartel, Gulf Cartel, La Familia Michoacana, the Mexican Mafia, Yakuza, and Los Zetas. -
MS 13's Crimes
MS 13 started to spread more and more through their crimes. Their crimes include Drug trafficking, robbery, Larceny, human trafficking, extortion, illegal immigration, murder, prostitution, racketeering, battery, kidnapping, and arms trafficking. -
MS 13's Brutality
MS 13's brutality has increased over the last few years. Many cases of stabbings, rapes, murders, and beheadings have been reported to have been done by the gang. -
Spreading Nationwide
MS 13's terror has spread to 42 states in the country. It is estimated that they have over 60,000 members across the country.
