Kings of Coney: The Rise and Ruin of the Destroyers

Before Cleon and the Warriors claimed Coney Island, another gang ruled the streets: The Destroyers. Led by Virgil, they were feared across Brooklyn. But drugs, paranoia, and betrayal destroyed them. In this episode, we explore: Who were The Destroyers, and why were they feared? How they compared to The Warriors. Why Cleon, Vermin, Swan, and Cowboy left to form the Warriors. Ajax and Snow’s true connection to the Destroyers. The turf war that decided Coney Island. Virgil’s downfall and the gang’s complete collapse. This is the untold history of the Destroyers—the gang that could have been legends.