But, there is no confirmation as nothing about her personal as well as professional life is known. White Boy Rick is also a grandfather of six grandchildren. Fact-checking the White Boy Rick movie confirmed that he had dropped out of high school by the spring of 1985, prior to his sixteenth birthday. Wershe didn't have a drug gang, he didn't have crack houses, he didn't control any parts of the city, and there's no evidence that he ever killed anyone or ordered anyone to be killed. We have no more information about his spouse. Portrayed by Bruce Dern and Piper Laurie in the White Boy Rick movie, Roman and Verna Wershe did live across the street. He had previously plead guilty to two felonies related to a Florida stolen car scheme and was sentenced to five years in prison in 2006 on charges of racketeering and conspiracy to commit racketeering. To them, he was too young to be an informant. "We were very overwhelmed," she had toldWXYZat the time. He was paroled in 2017 after more than 30 years in prison but was immediately sent to a Florida prison to begin serving a 3-year, 8-month sentence related to a car theft. In addition to driving a Jeep that blatantly referenced his life as an up-and-coming cocaine dealer, Richard Wershe Jr. wore chains and tracksuits, a belt made of gold, a mink coat (given to him by Johnny Curry), and a Rolex with diamonds encircling it. He was 17-years-old. The information about where Keisha has not been made public. The FBI investigated Gil Hill's possible role in the cover up, but no charges were ever brought against Hill. He is seen throughout the film dealing firearms on the street and complying with his son's drug activity. According to the White Boy documentary, he did go to stay with his mother for the eighth grade when he was 13, but he didn't get along with her new husband and he was still in contact with his dad. Jul 18, 2017. Having just turned 51 years old, Wershe began a new chapter in life together with his fiance Michelle McDonald, whom he began dating in middle school. Therefore, this personality is not active on any social media sites including Instagram and Twitter. Who Is White White Boy Rick AKA Richard Wershe Daughter Now. On paper, they recorded White Boy Ricks tips under his fathers name. Events. Who is George Osborne's fiance Thea Rogers? When he was released from prison in Michigan in 2017, Wershe walked out of the prison and right into a prison transport van. Wershe's son, Richard Williams who goes by simply Rich W is a University of Michigan graduate. Wershe Jr. was a weight man, not a full-fledged kingpin. (He's) happy, healthy and excited (and) emotional. The name was instead given to him by reporters who covered his case. He now has a recreational marijuana business called The 8th. His connection with the Curry family immensely helped him in his pursuit to gather more and more information on the drug activities in his neighbourhood and the city at large. -The Atavist Magazine. When he was 14 to 16 years old, he worked as an FBI informant. He regularly spent time with the brothers and they did not suspect a thing. "They said, 'Listen, this is what we're going to do. -Detroit Free Press. McConaughey plays their father, Richard Wershe Sr., who raised his kids on the east side of Detroit. You tell me how its right that I served 32 years for a non-violent crime and someone who has raped or killed walks free in a few years, he told the Daily Mail. All the things I guess you expect after 32 years.". At age 17, White Boy was caught for possession of 8kg of cocaine and was sentenced to life in prison. Keisha Wershe is known as the daughter of the famous drug dealer, Richard Wershe Jr. A nearby policeman then appears to arrest them. The baby-faced little white boy, the news said, wasnt just a drug dealer. Ricks information had gotten the drug lord locked up behind bars and White Boy Rick began to take his place. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Absolutely. Both Wershe Jr. and Dawn chose to live with their father at their small brick house on Hampshire Street at Dickerson Avenue. Every drug dealer was impressed. They were seen stepping out together but Wershe says that the relationship was tumultuous. They taught him how to pedal drugs on the street. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. After spending 32 years incarcerated, Wershe was released from prison in Florida, on July 20, 2020 having completed his sentence with credits for good behavior. View: 9187. The guy who pulled the trigger was an acquaintance and swore that it was an accident, but Wershe wasn't completely convinced, especially since Curry had likely caught wind that he was an informant. He took up with the Curry Gang, the foremost drug slingers in Detroit at the time, and made friends with dangerous criminals so that he could get better information. Dawn Wershe, Richard Wershe Jr.'s sister, sat in a row nearby. This is in addition to trying to get his numerous inventions off the ground. Wershe's life story was turned into a true-crime documentary called "White Boy" that was picked up by Netflix. Thats because White Boy Rick wasnt a drug lord he was an FBI informant. He was 17 years old then, at the time. The mothers name is Not Available. Based on the information Wershe Jr. provided, they cracked down on the drug dealers and seized hundreds of weapons, kilos of cocaine, and millions of dollars. If you don't take this plea, we are going to arrest your mom and your sister,'" Wershe said. No, at least not according to Rick's real-life sister, Dawn. -White Boy Documentary. After 32 years old imprisonment, Richard went back to his long-term fiancee Michelle MacDonald whom he has been dating since middle school. They came with an envelope full of pictures and hoped that Richard Wershe Sr. would recognize the faces. Caption: Keisha Wershes father Richard in the court. He has three children, including a son named Richard Williams. It was wonderful. The order came down the pipe that the nation didnt want to deal with another news story about a corrupt mayor: Washington didnt want another Marion Barry, the Washington D.C. mayor who had recently been caught dealing crack. Wershe Sr. had initially contacted the FBI to seek their help with his daughter, who, by then, had a severe drug problem. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. A close childhood friend of Rick's said that in the case of Rick's father, the almighty buck ranked above morals. He became sick." Even now, the only trade Wershe knows is crime. Therefore, she has stayed away from the public and has made a low-key lifestyle. Lured by their wealth and expensive things he had only seen in magazines, Rick started spending time with Johnny. If you know some information, please comment below. "My daughter became sick on doing drugs," Richard Wershe Sr. says. His mom, Darlene, left Detroit's East Side and moved to the suburbs. He left his keys in the ignition and went in to buy a soda. Agent Gregg Schwarz would later admit: We brought him into the drug world. By the time he turned 15, he was skipping school by the day and spending the nights at the clubs, gathering Information for the FBI. The 14-year-old wasnt a drug dealer or a gangster. Wershe was released from a Florida prison in July, ending his 32 years. All I can give you is my word. In the spring of 1984, FBI agents knocked on the Wershes' door, intending to gather information from Rick's dad. Wershe's 30-year-old son sat next to me at a screeening Thursday night in Novi for the . And, he simply goes by the name Rich W and is a University of Michigan graduate. Local 4 News every morning. Richard Wershe is also called White Boy Rick. Wershe Sr. was also known as an illegal arms dealer in the black market. Ever since he was released, Richard Jr has been an advocate for prison reform and works with Team Wellness to help ex-convicts. Wershe, who was caught with more than eight kilograms in his possession, was way past that mark.In 1998, the law was amended to retroactively allow for the chance of parole. "My fingerprints weren't on the drugs. Timeline photos. Richards was sentenced to life in prison in Michigan under the states 650-Lifer Law. Did his involvement in helping the FBI expose corrupt cops and city officials lead to him being denied parole for 29 years? According to FBI Agent John Anthony, at that time, White Boy Rick was the single most productive informant the FBI had in Detroit. Wershe says that he was given new lawyers who had worked for Mayor Coleman Young. "But that's what we're all assuming,that's the drug of choice just by the way she acts, and I have never done heroin in my life.". Keishas face is not yet revealed to the world. Supporters say Wershe's cooperation against corrupt public officials proved to be the reason for a conspiracy of lies to keep him inside. It wont be easy. Where is Richard Wershe Jr Now, Kids - Daughter Son . Date Published: 5/10/2022. When he was five years old, his parents decided to separate. F.B.I. "I became addicted to the lifestyle," says the real Richard Wershe Jr. "I became addicted to the money. In 1984, Rick Wershe is a struggling single father living in Detroit during the height of the crack epidemic and war on drugs. During this period, he was earning about $30,000 a month. I have been made to feel welcome and accepted. "Today was just it was, you know freedom," McDonald said. Who is Keisha Wershe? 14:51 Richard Wershe Jr. is about to experience freedom for the first time in his adult life. However, Wershe feels that his punishment grossly exceeded his crime, as do many others. He had allegedly hid them in a box under a nearby porch. The biggest confiscation occurred on East Side, where the Curry brothers were in charge. The Wershes could barely make the ends meet. Wershe Jr. has stated that although his father knew that he was still meeting with the FBI, he never realised how far the agency had gotten him involved with the Curry brothers. It began airing on the Starz network in 2019 and was picked up by Netflix in April 2021. A merciless 1978 law in Michigan known as the 650-Lifer Law mandated life in prison without parole for being caught with more than six hundred and fifty grams of cocaine or heroin. At the age of 14, the FBI taught Wershe how to deal drugs and planted him inside one of the citys most dangerous gangs. Wershe spent nearly three decades behind bars in Michigan for a non-violent drug offense. Watch the full documentary here to learn the story of White Boy Rick., Related: White Boy Rick Wershe Jr. denied clemency in Florida. Chambers, praised White Boy Ricks climb up to the top: He rose all the way through the ranks. Convicted murderers came and went while Wershe was behind bars for possession. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. ", No. They were relics of a time when Detroit was booming. In the 1980s, he gained notoriety in the streets of Detroit under the moniker White Boy Rick. informant at age 14. The youngest known informant in the history of the FBI, Wershe became a confidential informant when he was 14 to 16 years old. Like Matthew McConaughey's character in the movie, Richard Wershe Sr. was a tall, wiry man who came up with different ways to make money, including selling surplus electronics, sporting goods, satellite-TV equipment, and devices to pirate cable TV. The Curry gang was upset that Leon, who had promised the Curry crew tickets to the Hearns vs. Hagler fight in Las Vegas, didn't follow through (White Boy Rick was in Vegas with the Curry crew). Wershe is a father of two daughters and a son. Richard Wershe Jr.'s daughter, Kiesha Wershe, is a well-known drug dealer. "Everything went as planned. Dawn blared her horn to alert Wershe, who came out of the store and got into the passenger seat of the car Dawn was driving. Though Rick didnt know it, there was a price on his head. He looks great. Published: July 20, 2020, Deadline Detroit, September 07, 2016, Allan Lengel, Last edited on 15 February 2023, at 08:20, "Newcomer Richie Merritt Lands Title Role in 'White Boy Rick' Opposite Matthew McConaughey", After 32 years behind bars, White Boy Rick Wershe Jr. to be released Monday, ONE-TIME DETROIT SUPER COP GIL HILL DIES OF LUNG DISEASE, FAMED CRIME FIGHTER NEVER SHOOK MURDER COVER-UP CLAIMS, Past Detroit Hit Man Claims Gil Hill Wanted Him To Kill Richard Wershe Jr, "Who is White Boy Rick? While his father did not recognize them, Wershe Jr. did. Keisha Wershe is known for being the girl of renowned street pharmacist Richard Wershe Jr. Richard Wershe Jr. is an American street pharmacist and a former witness for the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Rick wasnt a drug lord locked up behind bars for possession of 8kg cocaine! 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