{"id":10954,"date":"2025-04-17T22:22:52","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T22:22:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=10954"},"modified":"2025-04-17T22:22:52","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T22:22:52","slug":"what-these-tattoos-might-really-mean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=10954","title":{"rendered":"What These Tattoos Might Really Mean"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tattoos can be artistic, but some signal gang affiliations, now present even in smaller towns.<\/p><div class=\"htstn69f6d2e09a4be\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.htstn69f6d2e09a4be {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.htstn69f6d2e09a4be {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.htstn69f6d2e09a4be {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.htstn69f6d2e09a4be {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.htstn69f6d2e09a4be {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\">\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1761866\" data-uid=\"03d44\">\n<div id=\"mgw1761866_03d44\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"mgbox card-media\" data-template-type=\"container\">\n<div class=\"mgheader\">\n<p>Recognizing these tattoos is crucial for safety. Examples include:<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 \u201c14\u201d or \u201c88\u201d: Neo-Nazi Aryan Brotherhood affiliations, often seen in prison.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Spiderweb: Indicates time served in prison, possibly joining a gang for protection.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Teardrop: Signals a murder committed for the gang.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\">\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1761866\" data-uid=\"0cec0\">\n<div id=\"mgw1761866_0cec0\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"mgbox card-media\" data-template-type=\"container\">\n<div class=\"mgheader\">\n<p>\u2013 \u201cThree Dots\u201d: Represents a gang lifestyle, not tied to a specific group.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Five-Dot: Indicates a lengthy prison sentence.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 \u201cMS\u201d: Linked to the infamous MS-13 gang, known for random violence.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\">\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1761866\" data-uid=\"12a78\">\n<div id=\"mgw1761866_12a78\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"mgbox card-media\" data-template-type=\"container\">\n<div class=\"mgheader\">\n<p>Spotting these tattoos should raise red flags. With increasing gang activity and challenges for law enforcement, vigilance is key. Being observant can help prevent harm.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tattoos can be artistic, but some signal gang affiliations, now present even in smaller towns. Recognizing these tattoos is crucial for safety. 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