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From a reform school to a life in organized crime
At the age of 14, Kenny was sent to the St Vincent's home for troubled boys in Davenport, Iowa.
His future was predictable.
"If I stop one kid from following the path I did, all my efforts will have been worthwhile. What is the value of a child's life to you?" .......Kenny
A life in organized crime
1981 - 1984
Kenny opens Classe Chasse a body shop in the south suburbs of Chicago. The business was a front for a chop shop. Those days in Chicago were know as the "chop shop wars", there were a lot of murders during that time as many mafia associates were trying to take control of the lucrative illegal business.
Later he would be indicted for racketeering and grand theft. he beat the charges.
1985 - 1989
The mid eighties became a time for drug trafficking, extortion and multiple indictments for racketeering, he beat the charges.
1990 - 1993
These years were more of the same activity with an assassination attempt, and another indictment that ended in a plea agreement with prison time.
1995 - 2001
Interesting years! , during that time Kenny met a small town pastor that brought about real change in his life.
Also, he was indicted for illegal loan brokering, corrupt business influence, and racketeering, he did not beat the charges.
He was sentenced to 20 years but only served
3 years. when asked how he was able to get his sentence reduce he said,
"Thank God the government is as corrupt as I am, or maybe God had something else in mind for me! " .
KENNY DEANDREA, 2023
"I've been shot, stabbed and beaten beyond recognition and have done the same to others, therefore but by the grace of God go I".
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