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- ↑ Hunnicutt, John (May 10, 2018). "Navajo Red Skin Kingz Gang Sentenced For Murders, RICO Violatons". arizonadailyindependent.com. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
- ↑ Wang, Bayan. "FBI: Murder led to dismantling of violent gang on Navajo Nation". azcentral.com. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
- ↑ Fonseca, Felicia (May 10, 2018). "3 gang members head to prison for crimes on Navajo Nation". washingtontimes.com. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
- ↑ "Community on Navajo Nation terrorized by 'Red Skin Kingz' gang". indianz.com. July 6, 2018. Retrieved February 21, 2023.