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Colton Simpson

b. 1770

American criminal and writer

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About Colton Simpson

Born 1770. Colton Simpson was an American writer.

Colton Simpson (born ) is an American criminal and former member of the Crips street gang who is serving a 126-year prison sentence under California's three-strikes law.

He is the author of Inside the Crips: Life Inside L.A.'s Most Notorious Gang, a book detailing his life in the gang. In 1998 he was charged with attempted murder, and sentenced to 40 years in prison.

He is the son of former baseball player Dick Simpson.

His prior convictions include a 1986 conviction for robbery and attempted murder.

Inside the Crips was published in 2005.

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Born
1770, United States
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Also known as
Simpson, C-Loc

Frequently asked questions

Who was Colton Simpson?

American criminal and writer

When was Colton Simpson born?

Colton Simpson was born in 1770 in United States.

What was Colton Simpson's occupation?

Colton Simpson was a writer.

What nationality was Colton Simpson?

Colton Simpson was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Colton Simpson

· Wikidata: Q5149479

· DBpedia: Colton Simpson

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