Whitey Bulger

Whitey Bulger was a notorious American mobster and the former leader of the Winter Hill Gang in Boston, known for his involvement in organized crime, including racketeering, extortion, and murder. He evaded capture for 16 years after being indicted in 1995 and was placed on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list before being arrested in 2011. Bulger's life and criminal activities have been the subject of numerous films and books, highlighting his influence and the corruption within law enforcement during his reign. He was in the news following the discussion of his legacy in relation to the infamous Alcatraz prison, where he was later incarcerated.