Deadliest Gangs: Broken Brotherhood, Gangster Disciples & Black Disciples | Investigative Minds

In this episode of Investigative Minds: Deadliest Gangs, we investigate the history of Larry Hoover, David Barksdale, the rise of the Disciple organizations, and the divisions that shaped generations of Chicago gang history. Two powerful organizations. A shared history. A brotherhood divided. How did the Gangster Disciples and Black Disciples emerge from Chicago's streets, and what happened to the brotherhood that once connected them? Through archival footage, historical reporting, court records, and investigative analysis, Broken Brotherhood examines the struggle for leadership, the spread of organized crime networks, gang violence, prison influence, and the consequences for Chicago communities. We explore the legacy of the original gang leaders, the evolution of the Gangster Disciples and Black Disciples, their prison story, major criminal investigations, and the ways these organizations changed over time. From Chicago's neighborhoods to federal criminal justice cases, this true crime documentary goes beyond gangland headlines to examine the people, decisions, and events behind the story. In this documentary: Larry Hoover and David Barksdale: the early history The origins of the Gangster Disciples and Black Disciples The divisions that changed the organizations Gang wars, leadership, and competing networks Prison stories, criminal investigations, and organized crime Modern cases and the lasting impact on Chicago Who shaped the history of the Disciples most? Larry Hoover or David Barksdale? And could the brotherhood have survived? Share your perspective in the comments. Subscribe to Investigative Minds for more true crime stories, organized crime documentaries, gang documentaries, prison stories, and investigations into the crime world. 00:00 Introduction 00:21 The Neighborhoods That Came First 04:01 A Shared Banner 05:19 The Murder That Put Hoover Behind Bars 07:16 After King David 10:09 Separate Organizations, Shared Streets 13:13 Truces, Orders and Prosecutions 20:31 Entertainment Carries the Names Worldwide 29:29 What Remains Today 33:07 Broken Brotherhood 34:21 Questions for Our Audience 34:42 Thank You for Watching 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications for the next episode of Deadliest Gangs. *DISCLAIMER* This documentary is presented for educational, historical, and journalistic purposes. It examines criminal organizations and their impact; it does not endorse, promote, or glorify gangs, violence, or illegal activity. Archival footage, interviews, and images are included to provide context and analysis. Allegations are distinguished from established findings, and individuals charged with crimes are presumed innocent unless proven guilty. Some archival photographs have been digitally enhanced for clarity; enhancement may reconstruct fine details. Contains discussion of murder, drugs, incarceration, and gang violence. Viewer discretion is advised. #BrokenBrotherhood #GangsterDisciples #BlackDisciples #LarryHoover #DavidBarksdale #TrueCrimeDocumentary #InvestigativeMinds