Iran Nazario
American former gangster and activist (born c. 1970)
About Iran Nazario
Born 1970.
Iran "Smurf" Nazario (born ) is an American former gang member and activist.
Early life Nazario was born in Hartford, Connecticut, and grew up around violence in his foster family. He was first introduced to gang life at age 11, when he was beaten by Hartford gang members. He was homeless from age 13 to 18, and was arrested for the first time in 1987 after stabbing somebody.
Gang activity He served as a gang leader during the 1980s and 1990s, leading the Savage Nomads and the Los Solidos, until he and six other gang members were arrested and charged for the drive-by shooting of Angel Serrano, a rival gang member, and a firebombing. He was convicted by judge Christopher F. Droney to 27 years in prison.
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Who is Iran Nazario?
American former gangster and activist (born c. 1970)
When was Iran Nazario born?
Iran Nazario was born in 1970.
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