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Accused Boston crime boss James "Whitey" Bulger (L) and his girlfriend Catherine are shown during their arraignment in federal court in Los Angeles, California in this June 23, 2011 courtroom sketch. On the run for 17 years, the accused Boston crime boss James "Whitey" Bulger and his longtime girlfriend were finally caught in California by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Photo by Bill Robles/Artist/REUTERS

Nation Sep 06

Former hitman sentenced to 25 years for prison slaying of crime boss ‘Whitey’ Bulger

By John Raby, Associated Press

Nation Aug 01

Whitey Bulger
Inmate sentenced for role in prison killing of Boston gangster James ‘Whitey’ Bulger

Paul J. DeCologero was a lookout while another inmate hit "Whitey" Bulger in the head with a lock attached to a belt while Bulger was in his cell at a troubled West Virginia prison.

By John Raby, Associated Press

Nation Aug 18

Accused Boston crime boss James "Whitey" Bulger (L) and his girlfriend Catherine are shown during their arraignment in federal court in Los Angeles, California in this June 23, 2011 courtroom sketch. On the run for 17 years, the accused Boston crime boss James "Whitey" Bulger and his longtime girlfriend were finally caught in California by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Photo by Bill Robles/Artist/REUTERS
Justice Department announces 3 men charged in Whitey Bulger’s killing

Three men, including a Mafia hitman, have been charged in the killing of notorious Boston crime boss James "Whitey" Bulger in a West Virginia prison.

By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press

Nation Feb 18

Accused Boston crime boss James "Whitey" Bulger (L) and his girlfriend Catherine are shown during their arraignment in federal court in Los Angeles, California in this June 23, 2011 courtroom sketch. On the run for 17 years, the accused Boston crime boss James "Whitey" Bulger and his longtime girlfriend were finally caught in California by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Photo by Bill Robles/Artist/REUTERS
After learning of Whitey Bulger LSD tests, juror has regrets

Janet Uhlar's regret stems from dozens of letters Bulger wrote to her from prison. In some, he describes his unwitting participation in a secret CIA experiment with LSD called MK-ULTRA.

By Michael Rezendes, Associated Press

Nation Oct 31

Former mob boss and fugitive James "Whitey" Bulger is seen in a combination of booking mug photos released to Reuters on August 1, 2011. Photo by U.S. Marshals Service/U.S. Department of Justice via Reuters
Mafia hit man is suspect in death of Whitey Bulger, official says

The official told The Associated Press on Wednesday that Fotios "Freddy" Geas and at least one other inmate are believed to have been involved in 89-year-old Bulger's killing Tuesday at a West Virginia prison.

By Alanna Durkin Richer, Denise Lavoie, Associated Press

Oct 30

James ‘Whitey’ Bulger, 89, found dead in prison

By Denise Lavoie, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press

The murderous Boston gangster who benefited from a corrupt relationship with the FBI before spending 16 years as one of America's most wanted men was slain in federal prison.

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