Lorenzo Nichols
| Lorenzo Nichols | |
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| Born | December 25, 1958 (age 63) Birmingham, Alabama |
| Other names | Fat Cat |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| Criminal penalty | 40 years |
| Criminal status | Incarcerated |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Yammy Nichols (married 2021) |
| 👶 Children | 6 |
Lorenzo "Fat Cat" Nichols (born December 25, 1958) is an American convicted former drug kingpin who ran a sophisticated drug trafficking organization of the 80's in Queens, New York.[1]
Early Life
Nichols spent his early years in Alabama, where he was raised by his maternal grandmother whom he loved so much. At the age of ten, his mother, Louise Coleman moved Nichols to Queens, New York, to live with her and her husband, a plumber named Amos Coleman. She was a private-duty nurse who described her son as a quiet, well-behaved boy. Louise was a good provider.[2]
Nichols dropped out of school after finishing the eighth grade. He joined the street gang Seven Crowns. At the age thirteen, he was arrested for the first time in 1972. He got his nickname "Fat Cat" because of his linebacker-thick neck, a head so big it nearly blocked out his friends' faces in snapshots, and his rangy beard," according to the book: Queens Reigns Supreme: Fat Cat, 50 Cent, and the Rise of the Hip Hop Hustler by Ethan Brown (journalist)[3]"
Criminal Path
In 1976, he committed two robberies with another gang member. He was convicted for the crime and sentenced to eighteen years in prison. He was released on probation in 1980, serving only three years.[2] After leaving prison, he began to distribute cocaine and heroin. He bought the cocaine from the Italian mafia and the heroin from the Chinese mafia. Members of Nichols's crew were a friend from prison, Howard "Pappy" Mason, a key part of Nichols's operation. Luc "Spoon" Stephen was another trusted associate as was Joseph "Mike Bones" Rogers. Nichols's headquarters was Big Mac's Deli, a business that he inherited from his then father-in-law.[2] wrote an article on 'The Nine Lives of Fat Cat." Nichols was featured on an episode of "American Gangster" documentary.
Sentencing and Punishment
Nichols settled his case with the federal government, he pleaded guilty to ordering two deaths. One victim was a close friend from childhood and the other, was former girlfriend, Myrtle Horsham, 20 years old, the mother of Nichols's son. The tragedy ripped the Nichols's family apart. A heartbroken and outrage, Louise Coleman disowned her son for this horrific tragedy.[4] reported: "Was one of the purposes of this to teach other people in the organization a lesson about not stealing from you?'' Judge Edward R. Korman of Federal District Court in Brooklyn asked Mr. Nichols." It wasn't just the stealing,'' Mr. Nichols replied. ''It was the fact that she was my girl and that she took my money and spent it on another person. She made me look bad in front of people who was within the organization.''
In 1992, Nichols pleaded guilty to Rooney’s murder, and received a sentence of 25 years to life. He also pleaded guilty to drug charges and racketeering charges, and was given an additional sentence of 40 years.
In 2010, the New York Daily News[5] published a letter that Nichols had written the publication from his prison cell. "I have nothing but time to ponder my misdeeds," Nichols wrote, adding, "To the victims of my criminal activities, I offer my deepest regret and sincerest apology."
April 2022, Nichols was granted parole[6] from state prison. He was released from Clinton Correctional[7] Facility and transferred into federal custody. Now 63 years old, he has helped so many inmates, including Bobby Shmurda who credits Nichols with keeping him out of trouble and once grabbing him to keep him from doing something that would have resulted in more time. In an interview with "Sitting down with Maino on the Kitchen Talk podcast." Today Nichols uses his life experiences to teach the youth that being a career criminal is never smart. "If you know how to balance the books, you are a definitely a business man or woman in the making." Nichols has currently filed a motion for Compassionate Release.
References
- ↑ Buder, Leonard (1989-09-30). "Queens Drug Kingpin Reportedly Pleads Guilty". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-11-01.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Dannen, Fredric. "The Nine Lives of 'Fat Cat' | Vanity Fair | April 1991". Vanity Fair | The Complete Archive. Retrieved 2022-11-01.
- ↑ Ethan., Brown, (2013). Queens reigns supreme : fat cat, 50 cent, and the rise of the hip hop hustler. Anchor Books. ISBN 978-0-307-48993-7. OCLC 869397641. Search this book on
- ↑ Buder, Leonard (1989-10-05). "Drug Boss Tells Of Giving Order To Kill 'My Girl'". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-10-31.
- ↑ "Convicted cop killer Lorenzo 'Fat Cat' Nichols offers 'sincerest apology' to victims in letter". New York Daily News. Retrieved 2022-10-31.
- ↑ MVP, Viral. "Lorenzo 'Fat Cat' Nichols Paroled FEDS 2026 Story". OnSMASH. Retrieved 2022-10-31.
- ↑ Facility, Clinton Correctional (circa 1914-1975). Clinton Correctional Facility Inmate Record Cards B0097. New York State Archives. OCLC 1055207605. Check date values in:
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