 The Errol Flynn gang eventually collapsed in the 1980s, partially because of the rise of crack cocaine, which undermined the profitability of the heroin trade dominated by the Flynns.Furthermore, the successful prosecution of many gang leaders, ravaged the gang.One member, who made a successful transition from criminal to lawful citizen was Greg Mathis, a lawyer and retired Michigan judge who has his own television show; "Judge Mathis".