Tom Foley in his book “Most Wanted” elides over many uncomfortable facts. He does this because like Macbeth he is haunted by a ghost. His Banquo is Ivan. Foley became a trooper in 1979. In 1984 he joined a unit headed by Lt. Dave Matioli who he described as “a real up-and-comer, smart and well…
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Things You Need To Know – The First and Only FBI Commandment
J.Edgar Hoover went to bed at the home he had lived in all his unmarried life on May 1, 1972. He was found dead in his bed on May 2. His date of death is listed as May 2. I like to think it was on May 1. J. Edgar was director of the FBI…
The Purpose of this Blog:
I posted three posts on a day and was told by Paul Ahern who I’ve known and liked for over 40 years that was unwise. It is only from such people you get candor. I explained why I did it, a four day appointment in New York City that prevented me posting. He listened. He…
Most Wanted – A Whitey Book
Tom Foley was a Massachusetts state trooper who rose through the ranks to become a colonel in charge of the 2,300 person force. I met him a couple of times. I always believed Tom was one of the best cops that went after Bulger. There was no question about his dedication and integrity. He wrote a…
Books About Whitey
O quam cito transit gloria mundi. There are several books that have been written about the incidents involving Whitey. Some are good. Some not so. I’ll be commenting on them as we move along so that the record is kept straight. I’ll try to do that on Sundays. I’ve…
William “Billy” Bulger – Whitey’s Younger Brother
Billy wrote a book: While The Music Lasts, My Life in Politics. Billy lived in the Old Harbor Village as a kid. Like with many things the name of the place has been changed because some politician had the power to name it after a relative. The person with the power was John William McCormack…