Rich Porter
Rich Porter | |
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Porter in 1989 | |
| Born | Richard Thomas Porter July 26, 1965 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | January 3, 1990 (aged 24) New York City, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Murder (gunshot wounds) |
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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.