Under former leader Sonny Barger, the Hells Angels "brotherhood" expanded across the United States. With continued accusations of criminal activity, the biker club became known as a serious threat and not to be crossed. Secrets of the Hells Angels examines the history of the group of outlaws to uncover the organization's darkest secrets. With access to 5 former chapter presidents including Charles "PeeWee" Goldsmith, Thomas Eriksen, Pat Matter, Matt Zanoskar and George Christie alongside exclusive interviews with law enforcement officers, undercover agents, victims and more, it is revealed that the Hells Angels were a much more violent, devious, and highly organized group than anyone realized. |
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Ratings: | TVMaze: No Rating | |
Released: | April 14, 2024 | |
Runtime: | 60 min | |
Genres: | Crime History | |
Countries: | United States | |
Companies: | A&E | |
This series is so interesting! I’m a tattoo artist in Ottawa and in the past 5 years I’ve met a few people who were/are involved in the Angels, and I’ve always been curious about how criminal they truly are. Over the years I’d hear the odd news bit here and there but I’d never really paid much attention to it. This series has been an eye opener!
My mentor’s brother, Mike Clairoux, is a former Hells Angel. Mike and some drug dealer guy, Lee Marrazzo, are charged with the bludgeoning death of Greg Slewidge, a Hells Angel prospect. The trial is set for later this year.
I’ve heard lots of crazy stories from my mentor. He wasn’t a member but hung out with them when he was younger and got up to no good. Like making grenades and that sort of thing. He did time, paid his dues and changed his life around, but his brother is a crazy MFer. Literally. I’ve met him a few times. He’s nice enough and seems normal enough, but talk in the shop (and directly from Mark) was always to be careful around him.
Mark says Mike is innocent. I’m not so sure.
Fascinating slice of life!