Book by award winning crime author explores figitve Black Kingpin
buzzz worthy. . . Crime Expert and Author Ron Chepesiuk Uncovers Criminal Legend Frank Matthews in New Book "Black Caesar: The Rise and Disappearance of Frank Matthews, Kingpin" New York City - On July 2, 1973, Frank Matthews , history's first African American drug kingpin, jumped bail in New York City with $15 to $20 million - the equivalent of $80 million to $90 million in today's money. It is believed he took his beautiful mistress, Cheryl Brown with him. Though Matthews is undisputedly the longest missing fugitive in DEA history, another figure from the '70's, Assata Shakur , was just recently placed on the FBI's Most Wanted Terrorists list. A 66-year old Black woman, Shakur's reward is set for two million dollars. The reward for 69-year old Frank Matthews, the target of one of the largest manhunts in U.S. law enforcement history, is a mere $20,000. ...