Ric Francis

TOOKIE

Former gang member Stanley "Tookie" Williams, co-founder of the Los Angeles Crips, was executed by the state of California for the murders of four people.

Approximately 100 activists seeking clemency for Crips gang co-founder Stanley "Tookie" Williams rally outside the federal building. California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger refused to spare the life of Williams who awaits execution.
   
Mourners wait to view the body of Crips co-founder Stanley "Tookie" Williams.
   
Mourners view the body of Crips co-founder Stanley "Tookie" Williams.
     
  
The casket containing the body of Stanley "Tookie" Williams, co-founder of the Los Angeles Crips, is wheeled into church. He was executed by the state of California for the murders of four people.
   
Barbara Becnel raises her fist in support of her friend Stanley "Tookie" Williams during his funeral.
   
Hip-hop artist Snoop Dogg reads a poem about Stanley "Tookie" Williams during funeral services.
     
  
Mourners wait to view the body of Crips co-founder Stanley "Tookie" Williams at the conclusion of his memorial service.
   
Los Angeles Police Dept. officers line the streets during a memorial service for Crips co-founder Stanley "Tookie" Williams.
   
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, third from right, and lawyer Tom Mesereau, Jr. (white haired - center) and others stand during a memorial service for Stanley "Tookie" Williams.