Last Wednesday I began the story of “The Ghost of Ivan.” It relates to Trooper Tom Foley who wrote a book “Most Wanted” about how he chased after Whitey. He told us how as a state trooper he joined with the FBI to fight organized crime. I always believed Foley was duped by the FBI. …
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The Ghost of Ivan – State Trooper Foley’s Inveigling By The FBI
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…
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…