By Bean Town Times |
Sep 27, 2024
Three alleged members of the MS-13 gang have been charged in connection with two separate murders in Massachusetts, one occurring in December 2010 and another in July 2020. William Pineda Portillo, also known as "Humilde," 31, of Everett, and Jose Vasquez, also known as "Cholo" or "Little Crazy," 31, of Somerville, face charges for conspiracy to conduct racketeering affairs through a pattern of racketeering activity and violent crime in aid of racketeering. Franklin Antonio Amaya Paredes, also known as "Tony," 27, of New Bedford, is charged separately with similar offenses.