Meet the Suspect: James "Whitey" Bulger
Infamous Winter Hill Gang Mob Boss. Knows about most if not all major crimes that happen in Boston.
Beginning in 1975, Bulger served as an informant for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). As a result, the Bureau largely ignored his organization in exchange for information about the inner workings of the Italian American Patriarca crime family. Associated with these Patriarca crime family members: Carmello Merlino, Steve
Flemmi, and Frank Salemme.
On December 23, 1994, after being tipped off by his former FBI handler about a pending indictment under the RICO Act, Bulger fled Boston and went into hiding.
May still have inside information on the heist, or he may have been in possession of the paintings at one time.
Reference his case file for further information.
Other Known Associates:
- Joe Murray, Boston Drug Runner.
Convicted for the smuggling of arms to the IRA aboard the ship Varhalla. Bulger is wanted in connection to this crime. Murray is also known for funding the IRA with stolen goods.
- John J. Connolly Jr., Former FBI agent.
Serving a 40-year prison term for a 1982 murder that Bulger is also accused.
- Billy Youngworth, Antiques Dealer.
He is an expert in antiques, fine art, and diamonds. Numerous convictions for robbery and possession of stolen property.
Beginning in 1975, Bulger served as an informant for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). As a result, the Bureau largely ignored his organization in exchange for information about the inner workings of the Italian American Patriarca crime family. Associated with these Patriarca crime family members: Carmello Merlino, Steve
Flemmi, and Frank Salemme.
On December 23, 1994, after being tipped off by his former FBI handler about a pending indictment under the RICO Act, Bulger fled Boston and went into hiding.
May still have inside information on the heist, or he may have been in possession of the paintings at one time.
Reference his case file for further information.
Other Known Associates:
- Joe Murray, Boston Drug Runner.
Convicted for the smuggling of arms to the IRA aboard the ship Varhalla. Bulger is wanted in connection to this crime. Murray is also known for funding the IRA with stolen goods.
- John J. Connolly Jr., Former FBI agent.
Serving a 40-year prison term for a 1982 murder that Bulger is also accused.
- Billy Youngworth, Antiques Dealer.
He is an expert in antiques, fine art, and diamonds. Numerous convictions for robbery and possession of stolen property.