Intro and Case Highlights Whitey Bulger's criminal history has raised many questions on the lack of communication amongst law enforcement agencies. As a result of this lack of communication between the state police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Bulger was able to further his elusive criminal activities. In an effort to combat the Italian mafia, Agent Connolly from the Federal Bureau of Investigations tried to persuade Bugler to assist the agency with putting an end to the reign of the Italian mob. Agent Connolly’s approach made Bulger realize the inherent opportunity to retain some form of immunity. This paper aims to elaborate on the existing complexity that clouds the intentional relationship the Federal Bureau of Investigation …show more content…
Bulger is known to be one of the most notorious career criminals in history, whose criminal activities span from the 1950’s to the early 2000’s. Early life On September 3, 1929 Jane Veronica Bulger gave birth to James Bulger, who is one of 6 children. James Joseph Bulger Sir and Jane Veronica Bulger were both Irish Catholics who lived in South Boston housing projects where they raised all 6 children. Bulger's father provided for his family while employed as a longshoreman, where he loaded and unloaded ships in a port located in Boston. Growing up, Bulger had delinquent tendencies, and was known to be a troublemaker. His early life consisted of petty crimes which eventually led to further criminal activities that contributed to his extensive criminal record. His early signs of a troubled life were identified at the age of 10, where he ran away from home to be a part of a circus. Bulger’s first crime was committed when he was 14 years old. His arrest for stealing helped fueled his criminal ambition whereas, his criminal record elevated sky high and from that point on he became unstoppable. Bulger's more subsequent criminal activities included fraud, battery, and assault, robbery with a deadly weapon, larceny, and drugs. Still in his youth,