Hardy Boys (criminal duo)
| Founded by | Wayne & Paul Hardy |
|---|---|
| Founding location | New Orleans |
| Years active | 1988–1994 |
| Territory | Florida Projects (white-side) |
| Ethnicity | Mostly African-American |
| Criminal activities | Racketeering, extortion, money laundering, murder, robbery, drug trafficking |
| Rivals | Poonie Crew (Black-side) |
The Hardy Boys was a criminal duo composed of brothers Wayne and Paul "Cool" Hardy. The brothers were implicated in a host of crimes including the slaying of Kim Groves in 1994. The slaying gained national media coverage due to the involvement of crooked officer Len Davis nicknamed the "Desire Terrorist," Davis ordered multiple hits, leading up to his conviction in 1996. The conviction resulted in an FBI sting "Operation Shattered Shield," which became one of the most high-profile busts of a crooked cop in modern history. In 1990, video maker and artist Dawn DeDeaux published documentaries titled "Urban Warrior Scrapbook" and "Drive By Shooting," documenting the violent life of Wayne and brother Paul Hardy during the height of their violent run.