Ep 5. Demetrius & Terry Flenory (BMF)

Demetrius "Big Meech" and Terry Flenory co-founded the notorious drug trafficking organization Black Mafia Family (BMF) in Detroit in the late 1990s. By the early 2000s, the BMF had expanded their empire, establishing a presence in cities across the United States, including New York, Miami, and Los Angeles. The brothers' lavish lifestyle and flashy image – complete with exotic cars, private jets, and designer clothing – made them celebrities in the rap world, with a roster of famous clients such as Young Jeezy, Lil Wayne, and Rick Ross.

However, their success was not without consequences. In 2005, federal authorities launched a massive investigation into the BMF's drug trafficking activities. The years-long case, dubbed "Operation Motor City Mafia," culminated in a series of arrests across the country, including the Flenory brothers. Demetrius was sentenced to 30 years in prison, while Terry received a 24-year sentence.

In this episode of Gangsters: America's Most Evil, we explore the rise and fall of the BMF through the lens of the Flenory brothers' story. We delve into their early years in Detroit, where they grew up in poverty and turned to the drug trade as a means of survival. With their entrepreneurial spirit and business savvy, they quickly rose through the ranks of the city's criminal underworld.

We also explore the BMF's expansion across the country, which saw them become one of the most powerful drug trafficking organizations in America. Through interviews with law enforcement officials, former BMF associates, and members of the rap community, we gain insight into how the brothers were able to build their network and maintain their influence.

But their success was ultimately their downfall. We examine how the federal investigation into the BMF's activities unfolded over several years, with agents using wiretaps and informants to build their case. We also explore the dramatic arrests of various BMF members across the country, including the Flenory brothers themselves.

Through their story, we shed light on the complex and dangerous world of drug trafficking in America, and the devastating consequences it can have for those involved. Demetrius and Terry Flenory's journey from the streets of Detroit to the heights of criminal power and back down to prison serves as a cautionary tale about the lure of quick money and the high price of greed.