Whitey Bulger
Organized crime boss in Boston
Born
September 3rd, 1929
96 years ago
Died
2018
7 years ago — 89 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Established a significant criminal enterprise in Boston during the late 20th century. Bulger led the Winter Hill Gang, involved in various illegal activities including racketeering, drug trafficking, and extortion. Betrayed by former associates and pursued by law enforcement for years, he evaded capture until his arrest in 2011 in Santa Monica, California. The FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list included him for over a decade. Convicted in 2013, he was sentenced to life in prison.
Led the Winter Hill Gang
Evaded capture for 16 years
Placed on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list
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