Gang leader 'Jeezy Mula' ordered hit on social media rival from jail - but gunmen killed girlfriend instead: feds

The tragic case highlights how gang violence can escalate from social media disputes to deadly confrontations, mistakenly claiming innocent lives, like that of Clarisa Burgos.

Dajahn "Jeezy Mula" McBean, despite being imprisoned for a separate charge, orchestrated a murder-for-hire from jail, using a contraband cellphone to direct his associates.

Federal prosecutors emphasized the seriousness of the incident, stating, "This botched criminal scheme underscores the pervasive danger posed by gangs operating both in and out of prison."

The involvement of three accomplices in the botched assassination attempt not only demonstrates the reach of gang influence but also the tragic reality of collateral damage in violent crime.

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