Peter fyodorov, evgeniy antropov, vladimir yumatov, et al. Reporters who covered the boston crime boss james whitey bulger describe how he became one of the most notorious gangsters in american history. Such details might have leavened investigation discoverys whitey bulger. The making of a monster on discovery including when you can watch the latest episodes, new. For more than a decade, until his capture in june 2011, he was listed by the fbi as one of its 10 mostwanted fugitives. For investigation discovery, john terp is executive producer, sara kozak is senior vice president of production, kevin bennett is general manager, and henry schleiff is president and general manager. In the 1970s, he was a notable figure in the organized crime scene of boston. Widow of whitey bulger victim screams at mobster in court as he brands trial a sham and reveals he wont be testifying. Whitey bulgers softer side photo 6 pictures cbs news. The making of a monster, on investigation discovery june 3, lays out the sordid tale as.
Whitey bulger juror says she regrets murder conviction a juror in the murder and racketeering trial for the notorious boston crime boss james whitey bulger says she regrets voting in 20 to. James whitey bulger with two dogs in an undated photo. The making of mob boss whitey bulger gangsters inc. A look at the life of james whitey bulger, including his childhood, mob and f. The making of a monster after 16 years on the fbis most wanted list, infamous irish mafia boss james whitey bulger was apprehended on june 22, 2011, in a rentcontrolled, each front apartment in santa monica, ca. The killeens were led by three brothersdonnie, kenny and eddiealong with billy osullivan and jack curran. Whitey bulger was found guilty in the murders of 11 individuals. Ian brady born ian duncan stewart on january 2, 1938 in the gorbals, glasgow, scotland is a notorious scottish serial killer. After learning of whitey bulger lsd tests, juror has. To mark the start of the james whitey bulger trial, greater boston digs.
To mark the start of the james whitey bulger trial, greater boston digs into its archives to present a 40minute documentary on bulgers criminal record, the people. Beginning in 1975, bulger served as an informant for the federal bureau of investigation fbi. Whitey bulger, the crime boss and killer who brought the fbi to its knees. Aug 12, 20 whitey bulger was found guilty in the murders of 11 individuals. Aug 06, 2016 boston a former highranking fbi agent was sentenced friday to two years of probation for lying on the witness stand during boston gangster james whitey bulger s racketeering trial.
The making of a monster next episode air date and your others favorite tv shows. Jun 02, 20 the idea that whitey bulger would be an informant and have some kind of alliance with the fbi was laugh out loud unthinkable. It looks like we dont have any akas for this title yet. The making of a monster, which plays like a breathless rap sheet that pauses mainly to wade in the mobsters. The making of a monster, which plays like a breathless rap sheet that pauses mainly to wade in the mobsters trail of blood in its headlong rush to a tooshort 43minute finish excluding commericals. Investigation discovery documentaries season 20 episode 2.
May 30, 20 such details might have leavened investigation discoverys whitey bulger. Boston james whitey bulger s capture could cause a world of trouble inside the fbi. Whitey bulger the making of a monster english black mass official trailer 2015 johnny depp gangster in 1970s south boston, fbi agent john connolly joel edgerton persuades. May 28, 20 the summer tv season gets in full gear this june, with so many new and returning series, specials and movies premiering i am not even sure where to start. The life of americas most notorious mob boss by dick lehr and gerard oneil, whitey bulger.
Bulger is a 2014 american biographical documentary film produced and directed by joe berlinger. Ap one of the jurors who convicted notorious crime boss james whitey bulger says she regrets her decision after learning that he was an unwitting participant in a covert. Whitey bulgers girlfriend sentenced to additional 21 months in jail. The making of a monster, which aired on discovery before the trial began. His life of crime began when he was arrested at age 14 for stealing. The making of a monster digs deep into the mind of a psychopath, exploring the roots of bulger s insatiable need for. Investigation discovery profiles the most infamous mob boss in america in whitey bulger. Jun 26, 20 interested in learning more about reputed boston mob boss james whitey bulger. Photo gallery 9 some of the media you are attempting to download are. Photo gallery 9 some of the media you are attempting to download are from networks that limit downloads to.
New team, tactics hastened whitey bulgers fall 3 051995 this spotlight report was researched and written by gerard oneill, dick lehr and kevin cullin. Home series investigation discovery documentaries official order season 20 episode 2 whitey bulger. Dick lehr had long moved on from his fascination with legendary south boston mob boss james joseph whitey bulger, jr. When they told bulger they didnt want to sell, bulger pulled out a knife and threatened them and their infant daughter. It digs deep into the mind of a psychopath, exploring the roots of his insatiable need for power and control. I would have cleared whitey bulger if i had known the cia did mind control experiments on him with lsd, says juror who became pen pals with the gangster. Lost and forsaken in a cold, dark world the killing. Some of the same interview comments and scenes can be found in the locallyproduced whitey bulger.
The ruthless boston crime boss who spent 16 years on the lam is said to have boasted that he corrupted. The making of a monster episode air dates and to stay in touch with whitey bulger. Bulger has been written about often over the years. Find out everything you need to know about whitey bulger. Investigation discovery to air whitey bulger doc realscreen.
When available, episode names will be translated into your preferred language. Drawing on a trove of sealed files and previously classified material, whitey digs deep into the mind of james j. Otherwise they will be shown using the series origin language. To mark the start of the james whitey bulger trial, greater boston digs into its archives to present a 40minute documentary on bulger s criminal record, the people. Americas most wanted gangster and the manhunt that brought him to justice, written by the authors of this article kevin cullen and shelley murphy, with. The making of a monster the latest id films presentation premieres monday, june 3. How did james bulger of south boston become the ruthless whitey. Investigation discovery documentaries season 20 episode 2 after 16 years on the fbis most wanted list, infamous irish mafia boss james whitey bulger was apprehended on june 22, 2011, in a rentcontrolled, each front apartment in santa monica, ca. Hes also facing assertions that he was an fbi informant before he skipped town and spent 16 years living on the lam.
A window into whiteys brutal life and mind the boston globe. Catch this documentary before a docudrama further confuses you on the facts. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the akas submission guide. Convicted gangster james whitey bulger seeking to keep. The making of a monster and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. Nov 14, 20 notorious mob boss james whitey bulger was sentenced thursday to two consecutive life sentences plus five years for his conviction in a string of murders, as well as racketeering, extortion. Mobster whitey bulger gets 2 life terms plus 5 years. The true story of whitey bulger, southie and the departed 2007 whitey bulger. In 20, janet uhlar was one of 12 jurors who found bulger guilty in a massive racketeering case, including involvement in 11 murders, even. Bulger is the brother of former president of the massachusetts senate billy bulger. Produced by northern light productions, an official production company of the mob museum in las vegas, and based on the book whitey.
People thought it was some kind of parody, but it was the truth and the beginning of the unraveling of this myth that was part of so much damage and harm. I would have cleared whitey bulger if i had known the cia. Infamous boston mob boss james whitey bulger who was a fugitive for 16 years, was sentenced to life in prison in 20 and was portrayed in film by johnny depp was killed at a west. Narrator for northern light productions and investigation discovery. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. The irish mob, the fbi, and a devils deal, coauthored with former boston globe colleague gerard oneill com70 in 2000. Aug 12, 20 boston ap james whitey bulger, the feared boston mob boss who became one of the nations mostwanted fugitives, was convicted monday in a string of 11 killings and dozens of other gangland crimes, many of them committed while he was said to be an fbi informant. James whitey bulger was born on september 3, 1929, in dorchester, ma, to a large irishcatholic family. James joseph whitey bulger jr was an american organized crime boss and fbi informant. Jun 26, 20 10 books about james whitey bulger hes been charged with 19 counts of murder. The making of a monster, which plays like a breathless rap sheet that pauses mainly to wade in the mobsters trail of. He spent 16 years on the fbis most wanted list as a fugitive irish mafia crime boss and is believed to have killed at least 19 people. The story of whitey bulger james joseph whitey bulger, jr. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost.
The making of a monster is produced by northern light productions with susan gray as executive producer. Whitey a film with a bit of gray from sundance the. June 20 tv premieres, finales, movies and specials. Whitey bulger bio profiles bostons most notorious gangster. James whitey bulger the making of a monster off the top of my head i dont know. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of whitey bulger. The idea that whitey bulger would be an informant and have some kind of alliance with the fbi was laugh out loud unthinkable. General amwthe huntin pursuittrue crime tv shows discussion. Whitey bulger is one of the major crime figures in us history. The making of a monster with exclusive news, photos, videos and more at. The making of a monster, which plays like a breathless rap sheet that pauses mainly to wade in the mobsters trail of blood in its headlong rush to a tooshort 43minute finish. Bulger, 86, is serving a life sentence at a maximumsecurity prison after a 20 conviction for 11 murders, racketeering and. After learning of whitey bulger lsd tests, juror has regrets pbs.
Jul, 2017 catherine greig was sentenced to eight years in prison for helping fugitive whitey bulger on his 16year run from the fbi. Whitey bulger s attorney says whitey is pleased with trial plans to appeal conviction. But when bulger was arrested in california in june 2011 after 16 years on the lam, lehr, a college of communication professor of journalism, and oneill, with whom he had also worked on the 1998 globe spotlight team fivepart series the search for whitey bulger, once again found themselves neckdeep in bulger land. Its world premiere was at the 2014 sundance film festival on january 18, 2014. Dick lehr and gerald oneill, coauthors of the awardwinning book black mass, explore the making of the monster in a new book. The awardwinning series stars juliet stevenson and minnie driver in this tale of a wife who publicly. The making of a monster tv movie 20 soundtracks on imdb. Add the shows you like to a watchlist and let the site take it from there. Whitey bulger juror says she regrets murder conviction. Investigation discovery documentaries tv episode calendar. Whitey bulger wont be testifying at trial hes branded a. The account of james whitey bulger, the criminal mastermind who ruled a vast underworld empire through intimidation and murder, and later eluded justice for two decades.
Penitentiary hazelton, bruceton mills, west virginia, american crime boss who, as head of the bostonarea winter hill gang, was a leading figure in organized crime from the late 1960s to the mid1990s. The only thing that makes for better tv than a good guy is a bad guy, and ids new special on james whitey bulger makes a convincing case that this guy was singularly bad. Whitey bulger the making of a monster english movie by eugena massing. Americas most wanted gangster and the manhunt that brought him to justice, boston globe reporters kevin cullen and shelley murphy trace the trajectory of bulger. September 3, 1929 october 30, 2018 was an irishamerican organized crime boss and fbi informant who led the winter hill gang in the winter hill neighborhood of somerville, massachusetts, a city directly northwest of boston.
Everything illegal that went on in massachusetts from lowell to south boston, whitey got a piece of it. Also known as aka it looks like we dont have any akas for this title yet. Quotes tagged whitey bulger each of us is a book waiting to be written, and that book, if written, results in a person explained. Among them being a reallife boston gangster named whitey bulger, who is the mold for jack nicholsons character. In 20, just as stephen rakes was set to testify in the trial of whitey bulger, rakes was found dead, poisoned by cyanide under mysterious circumstances. Aug, 20 james whitey bulger is pictured with former boston bruin chris nilan left and the stanley cup in this undated photo provided to the court as evidence by bulgers defence team on july 31, 20. Investigation discovery to air whitey bulger doc u. Bulger s defense team released photographs showing his softer side, including images of the reputed boston gangster cuddling with animals. Investigation discovery profiles the most infamous mob. Patricia, sat in courtroom 10 with her three sons, michael jr. Jan 01, 20 from the bestselling authors of black mass comes the definitive biography of whitey bulger, the most brutal and sadistic crime boss since al capone. The making of a monster episodes with tvguides full tv listings youll never miss another moment from your favorite show.
Making of a monster airs june 3, a week before the start of the federal trial against the mobster is set to begin in boston. Greig becomes the latest girlfriend of the mob boss to suffer for her. Bolger magnolia pictures 2014 rated r dvd version a semifictionalized story about whitey is about to come out with johnny depp in the role of this boston irish mob boss. Find out when and where you can watch whitey bulger. Exfbi agent sentenced for perjury during whitey bulger trial. Mar 18, 2020 whitey bulger, american crime boss who, as head of the bostonarea winter hill gang, was a leading figure in organized crime from the late 1960s to the mid1990s.
September 3, 1929 october 30, 2018 was an american organized crime boss and fbi informant who led the winter hill gang in the winter hill neighborhood of somerville, massachusetts, a city directly northwest of boston. Whitey bulger, infamous boston mob boss, killed in prison. After 16 years on the fbis most wanted list, infamous irish mafia boss james whitey bulger was apprehended on june 22, 2011, in a rentcontrolled, beachfront apartment in santa monica, ca. Americas most wanted gangster and the manhunt that. The untold story of johnny martorano, whitey bulger s enforcer and the most feared gangster in the underworld by howie carr, keith szarabajka, et al.
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