A Ruthless Leader Even Behind Bars
He’s very manipulative. He’s very Machiavellian. Everything he writes or says or does is to his advantage." |
Still, by all accounts, Bulger, whose double life as a crime boss and FBI informant has become the fodder for dozens of books, Hollywood movies, and television series, has been reveling in his celebrity behind bars." |
Recent Escapades
Bulger has recently taken to signing the artwork of one of his friends in jail. When asked, 36-year-old Josh Pietrantonio says, "He would come down to the art room most nights and sit and watch me do the artwork. I really enjoyed his company. Some nights we just sat on a bench outside and talked abut life" (Murphy). About signing the photos he states, "He did it as a joke. It wasn't a big deal. I wasn't doing it to make money. I just thought it was cool. I figured one day I'd show my kids.
He's an American legend in the Mafia" (Murphy).
He's an American legend in the Mafia" (Murphy).
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Psychological Scandal
It's no surprise that he's still breaking the rules and trying to manipulate the system. He's been doing that his whole life."
-Brian T. Kelly
Recent allegations have been swarming that Whitey used his influence to seduce a 30 year old prison psychologist into doing him favors. Examples include lobbying for Whitey to gain a single cell, helping him correspond with girlfriend, Greig, and sneaking in a cell phone. In exchange Bulger gave her signed memorabilia to sell online. This proves that absolutely no one can get away from infamous Whitey.
lasting Family Loyalty
Whitey's famous brother, William Bulger, gave up his reputation to stay loyal to him, knowing the power he still held after his arrest. This shows the long lasting impact that Whitey had on all those around him.
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But [William Bulger] forfeited this legacy long ago, shedding it in exchange for intense loyalty to another Boston power broker, his older brother, James (Whitey) Bulger, the city’s notorious crime boss. The currency was silence — William Bulger’s steadfast refusal to cooperate with the authorities or to distance himself publicly from Whitey, who this month was convicted of participating in 11 murders and sundry other crimes and was sent to prison for life. It was this silence that cost William Bulger his university position 10 years ago and deepened suspicions that he knew more about his brother’s exploits than he let on."
- Katharine Q. Seelye
Whitey stays in touch with his brothers who have all remained by his side, reminiscing about memories of his rule.
Play the audio clip above to hear a conversation about an event in the liquor store owned by Whitey that depicts his power.
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Defending Other Men
Whitey still thinks he has the power to help others behind bars.
The letters say that he wants justice for Mr. Weichel. That’s really all I know." I will not reveal his name- I can't do that against my standards- can only hope he would be brave enough to come forth." In some of the letters he suggested that he might be willing to provide a sworn statement, but there are limits to what he said, and in one of the letters that he’s not going to give out the name of the individual he counseled because it’s against his principals. He thinks that individual needs to come forward on his own before Mr. Bulger can be more detailed. Taking that as his position, unless the other person comes forward it’s going to be very difficult to force Mr. Bulger to decode his letters, if you will.” |