U.S. Marshals are selling the former Evansville home of the Grim Reapers motorcycle club
Jon Webb Evansville Courier & Pres March 11, 2025
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EVANSVILLE – The former headquarters of an Evansville motorcycle club seized by the federal government is now for sale through the U.S. Marshals Service.
The building at 1104 E. Diamond Ave. is listed on Real Look − “the website run by the U.S. Marshals Service’s Real Property National Contractor,” the agency’s website states. The marshals oversee the forfeiture of assets allegedly used in the commission of crimes.
Going for $140,000, the government touts the 3,460-square-foot building and lot as a “fantastic investment opportunity.” It’s being sold as-is.
“With easy access to (U.S. 41), the property is ideal for attracting a high volume of visitors,” the listing reads. “Suitable for a wide range of uses, including taverns, bars, theaters, health clubs, microbreweries, and more – perfect for investors looking to capitalize on diverse leasing options.”
The government seized the building in 2023, four years after a massive raid that eventually led to 15 people being sentenced on felony charges ranging from conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine to various firearm offenses.
The member hit with the longest sentence, Central Holman IV, appealed his conviction late last year. According to court records, he’s arguing ineffective counsel and trying to overturn the 21-year sentence he received after pleading guilty in 2022.
Holman asked for a case update on March 5. A day later, U.S. District Court Judge Richard L. Young ruled the government has until April 24 to respond.
Marshal Service real estate stretches across the country
Real Look’s website lists more than 50 properties spread across multiple states that have been forfeited to the government for one reason or another. They even stretch into U.S. territories. There’s a $1.4 million condo in the Virgin Islands; a $7 million, 10,000-square-foot mansion in Connecticut; an $8.7 million, 100,000 square foot complex in Oklahoma reportedly used for a $300 million illegal marijuana operation.
But there are plenty of smaller properties, too, including a run-of-the-mill three-bedroom home in Charlotte, North Carolina, and a studio apartment in Flushing, New York. The cheapest is a 1,000-square foot home in Racine, Wisconsin for only $85,000.
The sale of the Grim Reapers place, if it ever comes, will be the last bit of business for a case that droned on for almost six years. According to court records, Judge Matthew Brookman officially dismissed it on Feb. 7.
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