Ep 8. The Baron of Brotherhood: Barry Mills
- TV14
- July 16, 2013
- 42 min
The episode titled "The Baron of Brotherhood: Barry Mills" is the 8th episode of the second season of Gangsters: America's Most Evil. This episode delves into the life and crimes of Barry Mills, one of the most feared and dangerous prison gang leaders in America.
Born in 1949, in Maine, Mills grew up in a family of 10 children. His father was an alcoholic and his mother was abusive, which resulted in Mills spending most of his childhood in foster homes. The constant trauma he faced in his early years led him to become a violent person. He was involved in petty crimes and was first sent to a juvenile detention center at the age of 13.
Mills' criminal activities eventually led him to prison, where he was introduced to the Aryan Brotherhood, a white supremacist prison gang. He quickly rose through the ranks of the gang and became known as "The Baron." Mills' leadership quickly helped the Aryan Brotherhood expand their power throughout the prison system, and they eventually became a nationwide organization with a reputation for extreme violence.
The episode details some of the gruesome crimes committed by Mills and the Aryan Brotherhood, including the murder of African-American inmate Thomas Silverstein and the assassination of Judge Lefkow's family members. Viewers will also learn about Mills' close relationship with fellow white supremacist David Lane and how their extremist beliefs influenced a chain of violence and terror across America.
The episode features interviews with law enforcement officials who worked to bring down Mills and the Aryan Brotherhood, as well as former members of the gang who recount their experiences with Mills' leadership. We also hear from family members of victims who were affected by Mills' crimes.
Overall, "The Baron of Brotherhood: Barry Mills" is a chilling look into the life of a man who rose to power through violence and hatred. The episode sheds light on the terrifying impact of white supremacist groups like the Aryan Brotherhood and serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of propagating hate and violence.
