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Dec 2020
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LA County Sheriff’s Gangs Pt. 2: The Len...

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The community of Lennox in Los Angeles is just one square mile, but it has an enormous problem. Alongside violent gang activity, there’s a secret organization adding terror to the neighborhood. Their symbol? The Grim Reaper. Their ranks? Los Angeles sheriff's deputies.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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