Best of MURDERISH- E79 “Whitey Bulger: Robin Hood Mob Boss”

MURDERISH

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True Crime, Society & Culture, History

4 • 3.3K Ratings

🗓️ 4 September 2023

⏱️ 62 minutes

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In one of the most egregious law enforcement scandals of the last century, the U.S. Government helped to cultivate and empower one of the most notorious murderers of our time. A man who was simultaneously hailed as both a savior and a devil, a protector and an oppressor, James “Whitey” Bulger’s story is complex and almost unbelievable. How did just another poor South Boston hoodlum rise to be the King of the Irish Mob, and reign without punishment for 20 years as the bodies piled up around him? How did he manipulate and stay one step ahead of law enforcement even after becoming a fugitive on the FBI’s most-wanted list, second only to Osama Bin Laden? Whitey Bulger wasn’t your average gangster, but his genius was facilitated by equally criminal men at every level of law enforcement. With their help, Whitey rose to power using violence, money, intelligence, and charisma. Whether it was karma, poetic justice, or a government setup, Whitey met his end violently and in a manner reminiscent of the countless murders he so easily committed. Join me as I walk you through the complex case of Mob Boss James “Whitey” Bulger. Sponsor: Go to GreenChef.com/60MURDERISH and use code 60MURDERISH to get 60% off plus free shipping Let’s get social: Follow MURDERISH on Instagram & TikTok @MurderishPodcast. We’re also on Facebook. Visit murderish.com to learn more about Jami and the podcast. You can also buy merch & sign up to become a MURDERISH | Behind the Mic Patreon member and get access to exclusive perks. Listening to this podcast doesn’t make you a murderer, it just means you’re murder …ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Welcome to Lipstick and Lies, a podcast where we, Melissa and Jamie, dive into tales about
0:05.8	a more rare type of criminal, because sometimes the truth lies behind lipstick.
0:11.3	Subscribe now to Lipstick and Lies in any podcast app.
0:15.0	Hey, it's Jamie.
0:17.8	Today I'm re-releasing an episode of Murderish about the complex and almost unbelievable story
0:24.2	of infamous mob boss, James Whitey Bulger.
0:27.9	How did just another poor south Boston hoodlum rise to be the king of the Irish mob and
0:34.4	reign without punishment for 20 years as the bodies piled up around him?
0:40.3	How did he manipulate and stay one step ahead of law enforcement, even after becoming a fugitive
0:45.8	on the FBI's most wanted list?
0:48.5	Join me as I walk you through the notorious case of Irish mob boss, James Whitey Bulger,
0:55.7	whose ending was just as violent as his career.
0:59.8	The opinions expressed in this episode do not necessarily reflect those of the Murderish
1:04.8	podcast.
1:06.4	Sensitive topics are discussed.
1:08.6	Listener discretion is advised.
1:14.3	In what can only be described as the most egregious law enforcement scandal of the
1:19.5	last century, the US government helped to cultivate and empower one of the most brutal
1:25.5	and notorious murderers of our time.
1:28.5	A man who was simultaneously hailed as both a savior and a devil, a protector and an oppressor.
1:36.1	James Whitey Bulger's story is complex and almost unbelievable.
1:41.6	How did just another poor south Boston hoodlum rise to be the king of the Irish mob and reign
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