WBUR's David Boeri sums up, in a nutshell, the story behind the long 16 year hunt and ultimately the capture of James "Whitey" Bulger on June 22, 2011 in Santa Monica, CA.
I have been saying for years that once the US Marshals joined the hunt for Bulger, they'd have him in 6 months. Well, apparently that's what happened. The FBI were afraid of what Whitey would say, and that's why they also didn't want the Marshals involved-because they KNEW they'd catch him, and catch him quick.The Marshals did in 7 months what the FBI couldn't do in 16 years. This is also the perfect summary of the whole Whitey situation too.Bravo David Boeri!!!!
The US Marshals would have been the right choice to capture Bulger. Think about the time when Tommy Lee Jones apprehended Wesley Snipes.
0248959 6 months ago
I have been saying for years that once the US Marshals joined the hunt for Bulger, they'd have him in 6 months. Well, apparently that's what happened. The FBI were afraid of what Whitey would say, and that's why they also didn't want the Marshals involved-because they KNEW they'd catch him, and catch him quick.The Marshals did in 7 months what the FBI couldn't do in 16 years. This is also the perfect summary of the whole Whitey situation too.Bravo David Boeri!!!!
TownieGirl1974 8 months ago
great piece, great reporter!
iheartnomar 8 months ago
a real journalist.
dmph3 8 months ago
Wonderful job, David. I'm glad you got back to the human cost, after all the excitement of discovery.
rachaellynn70 8 months ago
David Boeri.. is the best reporter ever!!!
bill713 8 months ago
Great reporting from David all day.
refreshingapathy 8 months ago
What a perfect summing-up of all the most salient points -- and what a great delivery!
careygoldberg1 8 months ago
Law and disorder!
bleupeony2 8 months ago