The Gangster Disciples featured prominently in the 2008 murders of member Cecil Dotson Sr., his fiance Marissa Williams, fellow member Hollis Seals, and his girlfriend Shindri Roberson. Also killed were Cecil and Marissa's 4 year old son Cemario and Cecil's son with Erica Smith, 2 year old Cecil Dotson II. The toddler had been spending the night with his father and siblings. Severely injured in the attack were Cecil and Marissa's other 3 children 9 year old Cecil Dotson Jr., 5 year old Cedric and 2 month old Ce'niyah. Allegations were originally made that the Gangster Disciples were responsible for the event which came to be known as "The Lester Street Massacre" and was featured in two separate episodes of "The First 48" on A&E. It eventually came to light that the horrific attack was a case of fratricide between two brothers, wifh the Gangster Disciples uninvolved in the crime. Cecil and his family were butchered by Dotson's own brother, Jessie, who eventually confessed to the killings. He was convicted on all counts and sentenced to 6 death sentences plus 120 years for the 3 children (his niece and nephews) that he attempted to kill. The Gangster Disciples were cleared of any involvement.