The Black Mafia Family (BMF) was a large and strong drug-selling group in the United States. Two brothers, Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory and Terry “Southwest T” Flenory, started this group in the late 1980s. They began in Detroit and later spread to many other states. BMF made more than 270 million dollars by selling drugs, especially cocaine.
BMF was not only in the drug business. They also started a music company called BMF Entertainment. This company helped promote hip-hop artists like Young Jeezy.
In 2005, police arrested Big Meech, Southwest T, and many members of BMF. Some people in the group decided to work with the police. They gave information about BMF, which helped the police bring the group down. This article will talk about these people and how they helped police.
Omari “O-Dog” McCree
Omari McCree was very close to Big Meech. He worked in Atlanta and helped in selling cocaine. In 2004, police caught him for drug crimes. He decided to work with the police and told them that Big Meech was the leader of BMF. He also told them many secrets about how BMF worked.
McCree gave details about money laundering and BMF’s connections with the music industry. Later, he refused to talk in court. But the things he had already told the police were used against Big Meech.
McCree was sentenced to 15 years in prison, but he was released after less than five years.
William “Doc” Marshall
William Marshall had a high position in BMF. He helped move drugs from Mexico to Detroit. His job was to collect money from BMF drug dealers and send it to Big Meech and Southwest T.
In 2005, police arrested him for drug crimes. He decided to give police important details about BMF’s activities. He told them about drug suppliers, hiding places, transport routes, weapons, and BMF members.
His information was very helpful to the police. It forced Big Meech and Southwest T to plead guilty in 2007. In 2009, Marshall died in his jail cell in Westland, Michigan, because of a cocaine overdose.
Dexter “Sosa” Hussey
Dexter Hussey acted as a middleman between Big Meech and Southwest T. The brothers had arguments about how BMF should run, and Hussey helped keep their business smooth. He helped with drug shipments and money collection.
In 2006, police arrested him for drug crimes. He decided to help the police by giving them details about how BMF worked. His information also linked Big Meech and Southwest T to violent crimes.
Hussey was sentenced to 20 years in prison but was released after seven years in 2013.
Chad “J-Bo” Brown
Chad Brown worked as a driver and bodyguard for Big Meech. He was caught for drug-related crimes and decided to work with the police.
Brown told the court that Big Meech was a violent leader. He said Big Meech ordered the killing and beating of people who betrayed BMF.
Marlon “Big D” Reems
Marlon Reems took care of a drug storage house in Atlanta. He was arrested and chose to cooperate with the police.
Reems told the police that he delivered cocaine for Big Meech. He also said he saw Big Meech shoot at a rival drug dealer.
Ali “Ak” Jahani
Ali Jahani worked as a courier and money handler for Southwest T. He was caught by the police and decided to help them.
Jahani told the police that he moved millions of dollars in cash for Southwest T. He also helped hide money and assets.
Richard “Big Face” Porter
Richard Porter worked as a manager and enforcer for Southwest T. He was arrested and agreed to help the police.
Porter told the court that Southwest T was involved in selling drugs, hiding money, and using violence.
Fleming “Ill” Daniels
Fleming Daniels was a hitman for Big Meech. He was accused of killing people for Big Meech. One person he allegedly killed was rapper Wolf, a friend and bodyguard of T.I.
Daniels pleaded guilty to murder and drug charges. He later decided to work with the police.
Anthony “Pone” Mathis
Anthony Mathis was a member of BMF. He decided to give information to the police. His help made the case against Big Meech and Southwest T stronger.
John “J-Rock” Davis
John Davis was involved with BMF. He chose to help the police by sharing important details about BMF’s leaders.
Demetrius “Kato” Fields
Demetrius Fields was part of BMF. He decided to work with the police and helped them build a case against Big Meech and Southwest T.
Tremayne “Mayne” Graham
Tremayne Graham worked with BMF. He gave extra evidence to the police against Big Meech and Southwest T.
Jason “J-Roc” Brown
Jason Brown was a BMF member. He chose to cooperate with the police and provided useful information.
Darryl “Pops” Johnson
Darryl Johnson was part of BMF. He gave evidence to the police, which helped in the case against Big Meech and Southwest T.
Carlos “Los” Glover
Carlos Glover worked with BMF. He decided to help the police, giving more details about Big Meech and Southwest T.