CHICAGO – A cold calculation for gang advancement allegedly ended in the brutal death of a 19-year-old, and now two men are facing federal racketeering charges. GARY ROBERSON, 40, and JOSEPH MATOS, 41, both of Chicago, are accused of murdering Chrys Carvajal on July 3, 2021, in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood, all to climb the ranks of the violent Milwaukee Kings street gang.
An indictment unsealed Thursday in U.S. District Court details a conspiracy rooted in narcotics trafficking and savage violence. Prosecutors allege that Roberson and Matos weren’t just committing murder; they were executing a power play within the Milwaukee Kings, solidifying their positions through fear and bloodshed. Carvajal was fatally shot, his life extinguished as a tool in the gang’s ruthless pursuit of territory and control on Chicago’s North Side.
The Milwaukee Kings, according to the indictment, aren’t just a street gang – they’re a criminal enterprise. Members allegedly intimidated rivals, victims, and witnesses with threats and acts of violence. They brazenly flaunted their affiliation on social media, and actively worked to obstruct law enforcement efforts, creating a climate of fear and impunity. This isn’t random violence; it’s a calculated, organized effort to maintain dominance.
Roberson was arrested last month and has entered a plea of not guilty. He remains detained pending trial. Meanwhile, Matos remains at large, with a federal warrant issued for his arrest. Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to come forward. This investigation highlights the persistent threat posed by organized crime in Chicago, and the relentless work of federal and local agencies to dismantle these dangerous groups.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Prashant Kolluri, Caitlin Walgamuth, and Kirsten Moran. The indictment was announced jointly by Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois Morris Pasqual, FBI Special Agent-in-Charge Robert W. “Wes” Wheeler, Jr., and Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling. It’s a united front against a particularly vicious strain of urban violence.
It’s crucial to remember that an indictment is not proof of guilt. Both Roberson and Matos are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. However, if convicted on the racketeering charge related to murder, they face a mandatory sentence of life in prison, with the possibility of the death penalty. The court will determine sentencing based on federal statutes and guidelines – but the gravity of the alleged crime is undeniable.
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Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Organized Crime|Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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