Rich Porter
Rich Porter | |
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Porter in 1989 | |
| Born | Richard Thomas Porter July 26, 1965 |
| Died | January 3, 1990 (aged 24) New York City, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Murder (gunshot wounds)x2 |
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| Occupation | Drug kingpin |
| Criminal status | Deceased |
| Children | Donnell Whiten, Reshonia Porter, and Rhea Porter |
| Convictions | a) 1984 drug possession b) 1984 weapons possession |
| Criminal penalty | 1–year prison sentence |
Richard Thomas Porter (July 26, 1965 – January 3, 1990) was an American drug kingpin and gangster who rose to prominence in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City during the crack era in the mid–1980s. The 2002 film Paid in Full was based on Rich and his partners Azie Faison and Alpo Martinez.