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Bulger used smokescreen getaway car, jury told

A murderer told jurors of his days as a close associate of James “Whitey” Bulger, joining him in a double murder in which Bulger wore a wig and fake mustache and escaped in a car capable of sending out a smokescreen or oil slick to deter pursuers.

Wed, 10 Jul, 2013

Enforcer tells court of life in Bulger’s gang
Enforcer tells court of life in Bulger’s gang

Life in accused mob boss James “Whitey” Bulger’s gang entailed collecting money from bookies, beating people up and taking long walks along Boston’s waterfront to talk business, a top enforcer for the former “Winter Hill” gang told a jury.

Tue, 09 Jul, 2013

Ex-hitman: Bulger’s FBI dealings ‘broke my heart’
Ex-hitman: Bulger’s FBI dealings ‘broke my heart’

A former criminal associate of James “Whitey” Bulger told jurors at the accused mob boss’s trial that he agreed to testify against his old friend after learning that his former gang pals had begun co-operating with law enforcement.

Tue, 18 Jun, 2013

A sweet friendship turns sour

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