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Whitey Bulger

By Charles Montaldo, About.com

Whitey Bulger

James J. (Whitey) Bulger

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Summary: James 'Whitey' Bulger was one of Boston's most notorious organized crime leaders whose activities were protected because of his role as an FBI informant.

The FBI attributes at least 18 murders that Bulger was involved in during the time he led the "Winter Hill Gang" located in South Boston during the 1970s and 1980s. After Bulger's relationship with the FBI came to an end, Bulger vanished and has been on the run since 1998. He is currently on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list.

Personal Information:

  • Born - 3-Sep-1929
  • Birthplace - Boston, MA
  • Gender - Male
  • Religion - Roman Catholic
  • Ethnicity - White
  • Hair - White/Silver
  • Eyes - Blue
  • Height - 5'8"
  • Complexion - Light
  • Weight - 150 to 160 pounds
  • Build - Medium
  • The FBI is Seeking Bulger on the Following Charges:

  • Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations
  • Murder (18 Counts)
  • Conspiracy to Commit Murder
  • Extortion
  • Conspiracy to Commit Extortion
  • Money Laundering
  • Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering
  • Distribution of Narcotics
  • Alias:

  • Thomas F. Baxter - a name Bulger created in 1971.
  • Mark Shapeton
  • Jummy Bulger
  • Tom Harris
  • Tom Marshall
  • Whitey Bulger
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