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The Brothers Bulger: How They Terrorized and Corrupted Boston for a Quarter Century

Howie Carr

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The riveting New York Times bestseller by award-winning columnist Howie Carr--now with a stunning new afterword detailing Whitey Bulger's capture.

For years their familiar story was of two siblings who took different paths out of South Boston: William "Billy" Bulger, former president of the Massachusetts State Senate; and his brother James "Whitey" Bulger, a vicious criminal who became the FBI's second most-wanted man after Osama Bin Laden. While Billy cavorted with the state's blue bloods to become a powerful political force, Whitey blazed a murderous trail to the top rung of organized crime. Now, in this compelling narrative, Carr uncovers a sinister world of FBI turncoats, alliances between various branches of organized crime, St. Patrick's Day shenanigans, political infighting, and the complex relationship between two brothers who were at one time kings.

As the film Black Mass, starring Johnny Depp as Whitey Bulger, hits theaters, take a deeper dive into the story of the Bulgers, and their fifty-year reign over Boston with Howie Carr's THE BROTHERS BULGER.

What will you learn from this book

  1. James "Whitey" Bulger's Criminal Career: The book likely delves into the criminal activities, exploits, and rise to power of James "Whitey" Bulger within the organized crime scene in Boston.

  2. Relationship Between the Brothers: Explore the complex relationship between James and William Bulger, examining how their paths diverged—one towards organized crime and the other towards politics.

  3. Billy Bulger's Political Career: Learn about William "Billy" Bulger's political career, including his tenure as President of the Massachusetts Senate and his influence in state politics.

  4. Corruption and Complicity: Investigate allegations and instances of corruption and complicity, exploring whether there were connections between Whitey Bulger's criminal enterprise and Billy Bulger's political power.

  5. Impact on South Boston: Assess the impact of the Bulger brothers on the South Boston community, considering both the criminal and political aspects of their influence.

  6. FBI Informant Connection: Explore the controversial relationship between Whitey Bulger and the FBI, where he served as an informant, and the implications of this alliance.

  7. Criminal Enterprises: The book may detail the various criminal enterprises controlled by Whitey Bulger, including racketeering, drug trafficking, and extortion.

  8. Trial and Capture: Follow the events leading to Whitey Bulger's capture and subsequent trial, examining the legal proceedings and the charges brought against him.

  9. Aftermath: Explore the aftermath of the revelations about the Bulger brothers, including the impact on law enforcement, political institutions, and public perception.

  10. Reflection on Power and Corruption: Consider broader reflections on the abuse of power, corruption within institutions, and the intersections between organized crime and political influence.

Language English
ISBN-10 0-446-57651-4
ISBN-13 9780446576512
No of pages 352
Font Size Medium
Book Publisher Grand Central
Published Date 23 Feb 2006

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