The trial of whitey bulger brent mcdonald june 17, 20 reporters who covered the boston crime boss james whitey bulger describe how. Infamous boston mobster james whitey bulger killed in. The family of boston mobster james whitey bulger is filing a wrongfuldeath claim against the federal government on friday, after he was. Even if you know that whitey bulger was at the top of the fbis most wanted list and had a. In swallowing bulgers lies, whitey documentary suffers.
The true story of whitey bulger, the brother of a state senator and the most infamous violent criminal in the history of south boston, who became an fbi informant to take down a. Whitey bulgers family blames officials for boston gangsters death. Bulger details the capture and conviction of the notorious boston gangster. Convicted killer james whitey bulger killed youtube. Whitey bulgerby michael thomas barryon june 22, 2011, mobster james whitey bulger is arrested in santa monica, california. Whitey bulger items go up for auction hundreds of items that once belonged to convicted mobster james whitey bulger are being auctioned off by the government, and the proceeds. An earlier version of this timeline misstated the year in which a protege of james whitey bulger, kevin weeks, testified against his mentor. Was seen as a robin hood figure to the oppressed irish people of boston.
Jun 03, 20 cbs news jury selection for the trial of james whitey bulger begins tuesday and the leader of bostons notorious winter hill gang faces 32 charges, including 19 murder charges. Former boston crime boss and fbi informant james whitey bulger. Kept southie irish, killed or ordered the killing of a couple dozen rival mobsters. Exfbi agent sentenced for perjury during whitey bulger.
James bulger was born into an irishamerican family in 1929. Whitey bulger apparently beaten to death in prison. Whitey bulger is a notorious american murderer and mobster, convicted in numerous cases of racketeering, extortion, shoplifting and other crimes. A personal letter from whitey a transcription of the letter james whitey bulger penned to high school students. Nov 14, 20 us mobster james whitey bulger is given two consecutive life sentences plus five years by a court in boston for racketeering and 11 murders. Boston a former highranking fbi agent was sentenced friday to two years of probation for lying on the witness stand during boston gangster james. Whitey bulger was a ruthless mobster who spent his entire life associated with seedy dealings, drug trafficking, murder, gambling and multiple robberies. Former gambino mob rat crazy sal polisi tells whitey bulger to apologize.
Those of us in boston dont have such a high regard for mueller because we remember this story. Cbs news jury selection for the trial of james whitey bulger begins tuesday and the leader of bostons notorious winter hill gang faces 32 charges, including 19 murder charges. Whitey bulgers capture the 60 minutes report youtube. Whitey bulger biography childhood, life achievements. Americas most evil whitey bulger video dailymotion. His longevity and success in organized crime largely can be attributed to protection he received as a highlevel fbi informant. Jun 14, 2008 with brian kelly, dick lehr, robert j. Joe berlinger made a pretty good documentary about whitey bulger, but it is seriously undermined by his treating far too seriously bulgers claim that he was never an informant for the fbi. A federal prison in west virginia is on lockdown as the search continues for whoever killed notorious mobster whitey bulger. A look at the life of james whitey bulger, the notorious boston crime boss, including his childhood, mob and f.
Jun 17, 20 the trial of whitey bulger brent mcdonald june 17, 20 reporters who covered the boston crime boss james whitey bulger describe how he became one of the most notorious gangsters in american. James whitey bulger henchman reveals how he used to hide. The 81yearold bulger, one of the fbis ten most wanted fugitives, was arrested with his longtime companion, 60yearold catherine greig, who fled massachusetts with the gangster in late 1994, shortly before he was to be indicted on federal charges. The notorious boston gangster white bulger died in a west virginia federal prison tuesday, just hours after he was transferred there. From a petty street punk, wbur investigative reporter david boeri describes the hardening of criminal whitey bulger. James bulger, the older brother of university of massachusetts chief and former state senate president william bulger, was born and raised in south boston. The family of notorious boston gangster james whitey bulger is filing a wrongful death claim against the federal government following his.
What it was like being mobster whitey bulgers samo neighbor. Its been a year since the fbi caught notorious boston mobster whitey bulger living a quiet retirement life in a nondescript santa monica building, along with his dental hygienist partner catherine. History final project junior year a documentary about whitey bulger made by john machado, brian mahoney, keith devlin and conor mcdonough bloopers at the end. Us mobster james whitey bulger is given two consecutive life sentences plus five years by a court in boston for racketeering and 11 murders. Bulger is a sweeping and revelatory documentary film that follows the trial of the infamous gangster james whitey bulger, using the courtroom action as a springboard to examine accusations of multifaceted corruption within our nations law enforcement and legal systems. Whitey bulger, notorious boston mob boss, killed in west virginia prisonnotorious boston mobster whitey bulger was killed in a west virginia prison tuesday, according to wbztv iteam chief.
The notorious boston mobster was killed shortly after being transferred to a new federal prison, sources told 5 investigates. The death certificate of boston mob boss james whitey bulger states that he died from a blunt force injuries to the head, according to reports. Once at the top of the fbis most wanted list, james whitey bulgers crimes were well known. Hands clasped behind his head and cowboy boots plunked on a coffee table, a relaxed james whitey bulger awaited the start of a meeting called to. The departed also used a script based on the infernal affairs trilogy made in hong kong, a script that had nothing to do with bulger or boston. Us mobster james whitey bulger jailed for life bbc news. For 25 years kevin weeks was one of the most trusted and loyal servants of james whitey bulger, played by johnny depp in hit movie black mass. Agent, mobster forge a pact on old southie ties by dick lehr and shelley murphy, globe staff, 7191998. Former mobster michael franzese talks about whitey bulger. May 30, 2012 from a petty street punk, wbur investigative reporter david boeri describes the hardening of criminal whitey bulger. Because whitey is a very disciplined, selfdisciplined, controlled guy and jack was all over the map. Sep 17, 2014 once at the top of the fbis most wanted list, james whitey bulgers crimes were well known.
In letters, whitey bulger fondly recalled old days, alcatraz business. Fbi investigating death of mobster whitey bulger youtube. Depp plays the part of the infamous whitey bulger and his performance has been well received by. Whitey, a documentary about the gangster whitey bulger. The best thing james whitey bulger can do to redeem his reputation as the fbis pet rat and a butcher of women, another exmobster told the herald yesterday, is the last thing the southie ganglord will ever do. Sep 22, 2015 the source material for the film was a book written by boston globe reporters gerard oneill and dick lehr called black mass. The crimes of gangster james whitey bulger owlcation. Federal prosecutors indicted bulger for nineteen murders based on the grand jury testimony from kevin weeks and. The movie is pure fiction based on a true story from 19781994, kevin weeks served as a member of the winter hill gang, and a. James whitey bulger, the notorious and muchfeared former boston mob boss, was killed tuesday morning at the us penitentiary hazelton in bruceton mills, west virginia, officials told cnn.
Boston gangster james whitey bulger one december as he stuffed envelopes full of cash for fbi agents he also gave out lalique crystal, cases of wine, and fancy clocks. Whitey bulgers family files claim against federal government wsj. From academy awardnominated director joe berlinger, whitey. Whitey bulger murder video of gangland wire interview with me, loud and clear.
Dec 31, 2015 for 25 years kevin weeks was one of the most trusted and loyal servants of james whitey bulger, played by johnny depp in hit movie black mass. Were doing a whitey bulger movie, damon says of the leader of south bostons winter hill gang, who had been on the lam for 16 years and was wanted for. One of bostons darkest villains died in a federal prison in what is being investigated as a homicide. The making of mob boss whitey bulger gangsters inc. And thats regarded in boston of one of the great scandals of modern judicial history. Aug 06, 2016 boston a former highranking fbi agent was sentenced friday to two years of probation for lying on the witness stand during boston gangster james whitey bulger s racketeering trial. Boston ap locked up for life after 16 years on the run, murderous boston gang boss james whitey bulger couldnt stand how much the. James whitey bulger, the notorious and muchfeared former boston mob boss, was killed tuesday morning at a prison in west virginia. Exfbi agent sentenced for perjury during whitey bulger trial. Larry henrys youtube channel includes videos he shot of mob sites in las vegas, the apartment building in santa monica, california, where whitey bulger was arrested, and the remote arkansas airport where barry seal transported drugs into the u. Here are six surprising facts about this boston gang leader.
Silence earns mobster whitey bulgers girlfriend 21 more months in prison catherine greig refused to say if anyone helped them while on the run bulger convicted of 11 murders he committed or. This biography profiles his childhood, crime, life and timeline. Bulger was notorious for his readiness to use violence and especially murder to achieve his criminal goals. Americas most wanted gangster and the manhunt that brought him to justice. September 3, 1929 october 30, 2018 was an american organized crime boss and fbi informant who led the winter hill gang in the winter hill neighborhood of somerville, massachusetts, a city directly northwest of boston. He got the nickname whitey, which he hated, because of his blondish hair as a child. Mafia hitman suspected of killing whitey bulger youtube. Depp plays the part of the infamous whitey bulger and his performance has been well received by both fans of his and the movie. Apr 28, 2016 silence earns mobster whitey bulger s girlfriend 21 more months in prison catherine greig refused to say if anyone helped them while on the run bulger convicted of 11 murders he committed or.
Silence earns mobster whitey bulgers girlfriend 21 more. Did the italian mafia kill whitey bulger in prison. For reputed mobster whitey bulger, trial is his show cbs news. James joseph whitey bulger was the boss of the largely irish mob in boston from the 1970s through the 1990s. The source material for the film was a book written by boston globe reporters gerard oneill and dick lehr called black mass. Nov 14, 20 mobster whitey bulger gets 2 life terms plus 5 years. Whitey bulger items go up for auction hundreds of items that once belonged to convicted mobster james whitey bulger are. James whitey bulger is one of americas most notorious gangsters, having fronted the infamous south boston irishamerican winter hill gang, from the late to the former mob boss james whitey bulger, who is serving a life sentence for murder at a federal prison. For reputed mobster whitey bulger, trial is his show. Former mobster michael franzese talks about whitey bulger death. An inside look at the life of whitey bulger from t. The life and death of bostons most notorious mobster. Mobster james whitey bulgers cause of death is finally known.
Jul 20, 1998 hands clasped behind his head and cowboy boots plunked on a coffee table, a relaxed james whitey bulger awaited the start of a meeting called to see if he would be fired as an fbi informant. He grew up in gritty south boston in a family that was no stranger to poverty. Bulger gained a reputation for bad behavior early on. As a kid, he gained the knickname whitey, which he detests, for his distinctive shock of light blond hair. Law enforcement sources tell cbs news whitey bulger apparently was.
He disappeared after being tipped off about an impending arrest in 1994, and. The true story of whitey bulger, the brother of a state senator and the most infamous violent criminal in the history of south boston, who became an fbi informant to take down a mafia family invading his turf. The government had to pay out tens of millions of dollars because whitey bulger, a notorious mass murderer, became a government informer against the mafia. Bulger, better known as whitey, was a notorious and widely feared criminal in boston in the 1970s and 80s. To mark the start of the james whitey bulger trial, greater boston digs into its archives to present a 40minute documentary on bulgers. Johnny depp as gangster whitey bulger in black mass trailer the seven sees.
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