Face of Hate: Curtis Allgier Explained
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When neo-Nazi Curtis Allgier allegedly shot and killed a corrections officer who was transporting Allgier to a hospital in Salt Lake City June 25, media accounts of the murder invariably focused on the 27-year-old skinhead’s most recent mug shot, showing Allgier’s totally tattoo-covered face. As his wife put it, Allgier had the “courage to put his beliefs on his entire body.”
Here’s an explanation of the meaning behind some the arcane symbols inked on the alleged cop-killer’s visage:
Crucified Skinhead (right cheek) –– The image of a skinhead on a cross symbolizes the persecution of working-class skinheads by the upper class.
Three Intersecting Triangles (right jaw) –– This symbol is known as a valknut or volknut. Among non-racist pagans, it’s a sign of the afterlife and a binding of the soul to Odin, chief among the Norse gods. Among racist pagans, it signifies “that one is ready to be taken into the ranks of Odin’s chosen warriors.”
5150 (under the right eye) –– A likely reference to the California statute that allows people to be involuntarily committed to a mental hospital if they are deemed to be a danger to themselves or others, according to Mark Pitcavage of the Anti-Defamation League.
Hatebreed (upper lip) –– Hatebreed is a hardcore punk band popular among racist skinheads.
Iron Crosses (forehead temples) –– A German military decoration dating to the early 19th century that was made famous by the Nazis.
SS Lightning Bolts (jawbones) –– A symbol of the Schutzstaffel (“Protective Squadron”), or SS, the Nazi police force that administered the death camps and staffed the mobile killing units known as Einsatzgruppen. After the war, the entire SS was declared a criminal organization by the Nuremburg judges.
Blood, Honor, and Loyalty (collarbone) –– A phrase used heavily by racist skinheads and other neo-Nazis in rock lyrics, clothing and tattoos.
on August 24th, 2007 at 10:50 pm
so let me see if i understand. this guy unnaturally darkened a lot of his skin to show how much he favors light skin? he sounds smart, no?
on August 29th, 2007 at 1:24 pm
What is wrong with these people? If they think that they are going to get into heaven being this way, they are totally crazy. God does not want anyone amongst His people if they are going to hurt any of His children. It does not matter if they are Black, White, Mexican or Hispanic, Asian, or even from outerspace. I think if I had a son or daughter like that, I would disown them. Anyone that is married to someone like this does not need to have children either. HATERS are not allowed in this world.
on August 31st, 2007 at 6:46 am
with regards to Phyllis’s comment-
I don’t think there is a need to bring god into the picture. Hate is hate and we know that people have hated in the name of “god” too.
on August 31st, 2007 at 12:25 pm
I can’t help but wonder if this man has trouble getting employment. Who would hire him with his face altered to offend?
on September 2nd, 2007 at 10:56 am
Eventually he will die and the world will be rid of him. Unfortunately, the “commitment” he shows through his tattoos and his crimes speak volumes to other young men who grow twisted like he has. Although he’s just a punk thug, he will become a martyr to some - and an example to others. That’s how these things go. In the mean time the correctional community still has to deal with him and the officer who was killed still has a mourning family who will not receive closure for decades to come, while this man still sits in prison and lives out his hate. Thanks’ to SPL Center for doing their work and bringing these things truthfully to light.
on September 6th, 2007 at 5:12 pm
Josh: Just imagine the look on his face if/when he comes to that same conclusion.
If he decided to say good-bye to his past, and were to convert, I’d hate to see his tattoo-removal bill…
on September 19th, 2007 at 12:24 pm
i think these people are crazy and real idiots
on September 29th, 2007 at 6:22 am
Personally, i think there should be a public hanging so all these hate groups can see what happens
on October 8th, 2007 at 3:03 pm
Roderick, maybe we should start with the Jena 6 eh? Perfect definition of a hate group there! There’s much more black-on-White hate crimes than White-on-black, so yeah why not hang them? Sounds good to me hypocrit.
Suzy, sure he has trouble finding employment. But if a black walks in with malcom x tat’d on his forehead he’s hired! Oh wait, they get unemployment and sell drugs, why would they need to work?
Josh, you sound like a genius yourself. Did you think of that comment all by yourself?
Phyllis, who the hell do you think you are to say who’s allowed in this world? Don’t make me laugh. God also doesn’t like judgemental people.
Very annoyed,
I think you’re an idiot for typing such an immature comment. Spare yourself further humiliation and shut up. Thanks.
on October 9th, 2007 at 7:13 am
Tammy Jo, your comment made zero sense, but thank you for the insight on ignorance and hatred.
on October 9th, 2007 at 5:10 pm
Its sad that now days any white male thats is proud to be white is considered a racist or a hater of any other race.
on October 9th, 2007 at 5:24 pm
Somebody like Curtis has to do things as a white male to survive in a black and brown dominated prison now days. Just like Troy kell
on October 21st, 2007 at 2:20 pm
its born through fear thats why they cover there body with hate tattos im not racist but the blacks rape so many whites in prison they have to defend themself somehow and this is the only way in prison by joining a race hate group
troy kell was not racist before prison while in prison into 2nd year of his sentance black male said im gonna take yar ass now what the fuck would you do ?? stand alone allow him to take yar ass or join race group as theses r only two options ya have
as for calling them animals yeah curtis and troy r gonna act like animals to survive the animal behaviour of the blacks
im not racist iv just told ya how it really is we can sit and say ohhhhh look what they did but if we were in there shoes you bet we would do same
on November 1st, 2007 at 1:45 pm
I agree with Johns comments 100%.
Why cant we be proud to be white? We allow other races to express themselves, We have a lot to be proud off, is it wrong to be a proud White……..hell no. Blacks are more racist than anyone.
on November 30th, 2007 at 11:35 am
I do believe prisons breed hatre…and yes blacks rape whites as well as whites rapes black ..the statistics are horrible because no one is immune from prison rape…it happens and the people who run the prisons allow it…it there were more compassionate people running prisons, the hate groups would cease to exist…when you live in a atmosphere of hatred, you become a hater..I don’t believe Curtis hates other races, he loves being white and did not have a choice in joining the group that would protect him the most….everyone should love the race they are , but should also love and respect other races too…haters don’t got to Heaven.
on November 30th, 2007 at 11:51 pm
Wow you couldn’t be farther from the truth.The black inmate his name was Roy Blackmon by the way was running at the mouth about white women and sporting his colors as Troy put it. Thats why he got stapped up. White people in prison dont fear blacks, like the Arian Brotherhood.
on November 30th, 2007 at 11:55 pm
Tracy, Roy Blackmon said he was going to rape Troy, please Troy is a Gladiator
on December 10th, 2007 at 7:31 pm
Do some of you actually think this guy’s behavior is justified because he is scared of how to survive in confinement? That’s even worse than giving an alcoholic a bottle of whiskey because he will go through DT’s if he’s forced to sober-up. There are natural consequences for your actions, whether it’s a hangover, DT’s or an ass-whooping in prison. You can’t justify someone’s bad behavior because they are scared. Being scared can be a good thing. Maybe if they are scared enough they will think hard enough about what they want to do that they decide not to do it. Though, based on their history, you really can’t accuse them of being that smart. Whether you’re a spouse or a chat-room commando, telling people it’s OK to do what they want because doing what’s right may be uncomfortable or get them hurt - that makes you an enabler and you certainly are not part of the solution.
Also, there’s a huge difference between being judgmental and using good judgment. If more people had guts enough to point out the wrong and more people had sense enough to listen to them, then these idiots wouldn’t have such an easy way to go in doing the wrong they do.
It’s also incredibly immature to think that if prisons had “more compassionate” staff that the prison would be a safer place. That’s just stupid. The offender population of correctional institutions is not there for being benevolent - they are called offenders for a reason. They are the bad guys - not the staff. If you gave as much “compassion” to the staff as you did the inmates you would shed a lot more tears, believe me. Working in corrections is hell because of the offenders - they con you, assault you, threaten your family, run their criminal operations from the inside, assault each other, traffic drugs, conspire to conduct riots, riot, they rape each-other, they stage fights to draw in staff that they want to beat-rape-or kill. They throw bodily waste on you. You talk like offenders are just misunderstood little angles and the staff is a bunch of Nazis. That could not be further from the truth. Let’s not forget that the subject of this thread is a murderer who killed an over-the-hill prison guard because he wanted to get away. Is that how good people act? When they are babies people throw tantrums to get their way, when they grow up they may kill you to get it.
There are a lot of people posting hypothetical, theoretical nonsense on here trying to sound like Henry David Thoreau. It is admirable to hope for the best - but it’s reckless and dangerous to think that free-thinking human beings who have chosen to live like animals give a crap about your opinions. They only stop living like animals when they choose to - you can not do it for them. Like it or not, sometimes the truth doesn’t make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. And nothing straightens out your perspective like some guy shoving a shank into your belly a few times because he didn’t get what he wanted on his lunch tray. Lets just hope that none of you ever have to have an eye opening experience like that to get your head straight.
on January 10th, 2008 at 9:47 am
1st to Tracy - I agree 110% - the whole Troy Kell case makes a mockery of the constitution and justice. I am sickened by the “system” - the warehousing of individuals, in such corrupt, blatantly dangerous and highly abusive conditions is certainly not conducive with rehabilitation, correction or any kind of human like behavior. To say these people act like animals is a direct result of being placed in animalistic environments and forced to fight for everything - there’s no respect that isn’t taken (earned) there’s no compassion and “fellow inmates” are not seen as human beings, they are viewed as possible attackers - and NO ONE that hasn’t served time in a similar environment has the understanding to make any type of judgements - You cannot express an opinion about something you know nothing about - to say that a jury of your peers has judged you - when you’re an inmate and civilians sit on the jury is injustice at its finest. The entire system needs to be overhauled, revamped and reorganized - b/c the folks that will one day get out (on parole or serve their time out) are returning to society more angry and severely damaged - which explains the very high numbers of repeat offenders.
on January 30th, 2008 at 1:45 am
i’m not defending this guy… but i AM defending hatebreed. this thing says that hatebreed (the tattoo on his upper lip) are a punk band popular among racist skinheads. they are far from racist and it’s a little upsetting that they are lumped in with this kinda thing.