Steven "Panhead" Jonas, a member of the Bandidos Motorcycle Club, died on July 17, 1983, in San Antonio, Texas. He was 34 years old, male, and of Hispanic ethnicity. His death was part of a violent period involving the Bandidos, a motorcycle gang known for its criminal activities, including drug trafficking, weapons trafficking, and violent confrontations with rival gangs.
Jonas was suspected to be involved in the attack on Assistant U.S.
Attorney James Kerr with a shotgun in 1979, following the murder of District Judge John H. Wood. The Bandidos Motorcycle Club made headlines when several members testified in an FBI investigation of Judge Wood's assassination. The violent nature of the Bandidos and their involvement in various criminal activities led to numerous arrests and legal actions against its members.
The circumstances surrounding Jonas's death were part of a broader pattern of violence and legal troubles for the Bandidos. His funeral on July 20, 1983, saw a mile-long procession of Bandidos members from across the country, highlighting the brotherhood and solidarity within the gang. The San Antonio police and federal authorities continued to investigate and prosecute Bandidos members for their involvement in criminal activities, including those related to Jonas's death.
In summary, Steven "Panhead" Jonas's death was a result of the violent and criminal activities associated with the Bandidos Motorcycle Club, leading to numerous arrests, legal actions, and investigations by law enforcement agencies.
