21-year-old Gabriel Cardona was a hired hit man who worked for a Mexican drug cartel. CNN's Anderson Cooper reported that the cartel paid Cardona and accomplice, Rosalio Reta, $50,000 for one hit. Cardona WowOWow: Gabriel Cardona, Rosalio Reta... (March 13, 2009)
Charges
- Drug conspiracy
- Money laundering conspiracy
- Conspiracy to kidnap
- Conspiracy to use a firearm in a violent crime
- Possession with intent to distribute cocaine
- Five counts of using a firearm in a violent crime
- Eight counts of interstate travel In aid of racketeering
- Four counts of using a juvenile to commit a violent crime
