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Boston Confidential Beantown's True Crime Podcast

Barry J. Maguirewww.bostonconfidential.net

An unflinching look at Boston's criminal underbelly. The host, Barry Maguire, a veteran private investigator, will take you on a compelling journey through some of Boston's most infamous crimes! Barry was born and raised in South Boston and brings a unique Bostonian perspective to the true crime genre.

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Karen Read Case Finally-Where do we go from here?

Send us a text What a ride it's been! The most corrupt trial in American history is over. Judge Bev openly put her thumb on the scale of justice, that is simply a fact. Will she be reprimanded? counseled? questioned? No, simply no. Will there be a blue ribbon commission of Massachusetts State Police? No they've stated they'll remedy the planting of evidence, through a citizens police academy? Did you just chuckle? This IS happening. Massachusetts corruption continues unabated. That is the toughe...

Jul 07, 202535 minSeason 4Ep. 258

The Graveside Massacre-2005 Four friends started a rap group, it ended madness

Send us a text In 2005 Boston was a different city, we were on the cusp of 75 murders and most of them occurred in two areas of the city. In the mist of this, a group of music lovers started a rap group and unfortunately they fell into the trap of urban -rap tradition of playing with illegal firearms. In this case a 9mm pistol with glow in the dark sights, a Mossburg pump shot gun, an Ak-47 like rifle. a '"friend" saw his buddy flashing the glock and soon, desired it. He asked to see the popular...

Jun 30, 202531 minSeason 4Ep. 257

Victory in the Karen Read case! Will eyes turn to a judge that openly put her thumb on the scale??

Send us a text Karen Read found not guilty on 2nd degree murder and leaving the scene of an accident! She was found guilty of misdemeanor operating under the influence (of alcohol). The jury was attentive and asked several questions of the judge, they were dialed in, really couldn't ask for more. The jurors are taking media interviews and there are some commonalities- Trp. Bukenik came off as arrogant and petulant. The damage to John's arm, simply did not align with a car strike. Hank Brennan's ...

Jun 23, 202544 minSeason 4Ep. 256

Karen Read June 15, 2025-Karen Read case goes to the jury, does the jury see the open corruption?

Send us a text The Karen Read Case heads to the jury, What exactly have they retained? We'll know shortly, either way. Closing arguments were about what you'd expect. Allen Jackson, demolished the state's case from beginning to end. Hank Brennan, did a decent job in humanizing John to the jury, then Hank, proceeded to run from whatever evidence he had managed to produce. He tore into his own witnesses, including the medical examiner, a lot of question marks in his closing, he came across as whin...

Jun 16, 202542 minSeason 4Ep. 255

A great week for Karen Read's defense, jurors seem fed up with Hank Brennan!

Send us a text Week 7-The Prosecution is struggling mightily, no witness to date has provided any overwhelming evidence of Karen Read’s guilt. Boston Patrol Officer Kelly Dever was a complete and utter disaster. She simply appeared to be lying, why is the only question. This witness actually used the words “False Memory” after saying she saw the Chief of police and ATF agent Brian Higgins for a long time, by themselves. What a S-Show! The week did not get any better for the prosecution as the we...

Jun 09, 202546 minSeason 4Ep. 254

Week 6 of the Karen Read Trial-Has the Commonwealth met their burden? What has been proven thus far?

Send us a text What a week in Norfolk County,Massachusetts! The prosecution concluded their case in chief. What exactly did they prove. It appears that the Commonwealth has NOT proven the intent factor in the second degree homicide charge. The forensic case against Karen Read is shaky at best. Dr Welcher, an accident re-constructionist was the last witness called by the Commonwealth, was simply not what they needed. He came off as every engineer at a house party, Know it all, dismissive and insi...

Jun 02, 202536 minSeason 4Ep. 253

Horrible week for the Commonwealth in the Read case-They did get a reconfigured forensics report into evidence, it won't be enough

Send us a text Ahhh, The week of May 23, 2025 were to begin, the brain surgeon straight from central casting, who would not rule out death by accident? The state medical examiner who refused to call the case a homicide, despite hearing all the information surrounding how John allegedly died? (She also could not rule out death by accident) How does the Judge allow a new report when witnesses have already testified to the original data? Massachusetts, that's how. Regardless the new report submitte...

May 26, 202534 minSeason 4Ep. 252

Darryl "God" Whiting-In the late 80's early 90's "God" made millions in the Orchard Park Project, he ruined a generation selling crack

Send us a text Darryl "God" Whiting ran a 100+ member drug gang out of the Orchard Park public housing project in the early 90's. The operation is said to have overseen a 24hr a day crack distribution business, that wrought havoc in Roxbury. He was celebrated as a local hero, while simultaneously decimating the entire neighborhood. Darryl also had legitimate businesses and a thriving "Social Club" in Grove Hall, however it was merely a front for selling drugs. "God's" reign lasted about 4-5 year...

May 12, 202535 minSeason 4Ep. 251

Turtleboy case bombshell and opening statements in the Karen Read trial-Holy Cow

Send us a text Aiden Kearney's witness intimidation case appears to be in legal jeopardy, a witness has been implicated in conspiring with the elected D.A. and Jen Mcabe , a major witness in the Karen Read case. A bombshell affidavit was dropped by Turtleboy on Saturday morning, this document states among other things, That Katie Peter, was following Karen Read and Allen Jackson, around the seaport district, during the first trial and the witness to KP's behavior further stated, that KP threaten...

Apr 28, 202526 minSeason 4Ep. 250

Karen Read Retrial begins today! Here is a walk through the numerous butt dials and other misdirections

Send us a text What are the statistical odds of six "butt dials" occurring at the time of death during a homicide investigation? None of which went to voicemail? What are the odds two other witnesses (cops), butt dialed each other and left the line open for 22 seconds, with NO communication? It's ALL fugazi!! Let's hope justice prevails in Dedham Ma. This time!! WCVB-TV- https://bit.ly/4cSzYc3 Mass Live- https://www.masslive.com/news/2024/04/4-takeaways-from-karen-read-trial-texts-taillight-dama...

Apr 22, 202530 minSeason 4Ep. 249

(Replay) Charlestown Code of Silence-Armored Car Robberies, a decade long reign of robberies, ends in Hudson N.H.

Send us a text A double homicide of armored car guards in 1994, revealed a professional crew of armed robbers from, Charlestown, Mass. The investigation that followed found an unrelenting string of bank and armored car robberies, that continued, even after this botched robbery that netted $500,000. The trial crushed the code of silence that the criminals had counted on, if it truly existed at all. The murder of two working class guards turned the local population against the crew. The trial woul...

Apr 14, 202533 minSeason 4Ep. 248

Karen Read April 6 2025-Jury selection, motions and corruption

Send us a text It begins! The retrial of Karen Read is underway, approximately 9-10 jurors have been seated so far. A full jury is likely to be seated this week. Judge Bev denied the defense motion for a police policy and procedure expert Mike Easter. The judge says that normal police procedure is within the common knowledge of laypersons? The third party culprit defense has been winnowed down to two potential culprits. Brian Albert and Brian Higgins. Colin Albert can no longer be considered wit...

Apr 07, 202526 minSeason 5Ep. 247

1932-Murder in Rockport, terror in a small town-This book is a leap back in time, Don't miss this episode!!

Send us a text An unsolved double homicide from idyllic Rockport, Massachusetts in 1932 rocked eastern Massachusetts. Boston Confidential interviews Robert Fitzgibbon, author of Murder In Rockport, Terror in a small town. The depression struck hard on Cape Ann, the quarry business dissipated and double digit unemployment was the norm. On May 21, 1932 town tailor Arthur Oker was found murdered in his shop, the following Halloween a fellow congregant Augusta Johnson had threatened in church that s...

Mar 31, 202535 minSeason 5Ep. 246

(Replay) Maura Murray Part 3-We review some of the theories pertaining to the disappearance and some suspe

Send us a text In this episode the BCP covers the most frequently cited theories, including our own, What actually happened that fateful night of February 4, 2004? We cover some interesting facts, that are not typically discussed, the grand jury and several suspects. What happened that night in New Hampshire? Its become of of the most enduring mysteries in New England crime stories. This case can be solved! Please share this episode! The Disappearance of Maura Murray-Amazon- https://amzn.to/3uuY...

Mar 24, 202533 minSeason 5Ep. 245

Karen Read March 16 2025-A flurry of motions with no chance of dismal

Send us a text A flurry of motions with a sprinkling of missing witnesses, was on display in the Karen Read case last week. Aiden Kearney is listed as a Prosecution witness, while Allie McCabe is removed. Allie’s timeline seemingly proved too problematic for the state. Dighton Sgt. Barros was also left off the Prosecution witness list. Don’t worry, the Defense will call them both. The madness continues as we head for trial 2. Please Share this episode!! TB Daily News- https://bit.ly/4bQD3ZT News...

Mar 17, 202536 minSeason 5Ep. 244

(Replay) The Heath Street Gang-not so bright but members were deadly, one dolt committed a shooting, while on an ankle monitor

Send us a text The Heath Street gang has been a blight on the Bromley-Heath Housing project for decades, but a large scale raid in 2024, has decimated the gang. The gang's members were deadly, but not very smart. During one foray into murder, one Heath Street gang member, shot another, while the duo tried to kill a gang rival. Another member conducted a shooting, while on an ankle monitor for another felony, that's the level of intelligence that the FBI and other authorities were dealing with. T...

Mar 10, 202536 minSeason 5Ep. 243

Karen Read 2025-Will the motion to dismiss for Extraordinary Government Misconduct be successful? Well...Massachusetts

Send us a text How much weight will Judge Cannone give the new motion to dismiss for Extraordinary Government Misconduct? Will she dismiss the case? Probably not, but there will have to be some penalty. The motion is heavily redacted, at least on the Jury Tampering element, described by the defense. The motion also covers the inverted video in the sally-port and Brady violations pertaining to the video and Jen McCabe’s visit to Lt. Lank’s house, the day after John’s murder. This case is a mess a...

Mar 03, 202535 minSeason 5Ep. 242

(Replay) Kimberly Rae Harbor 1990- On Halloween night Kim, was fatally savaged by her neighbors

Send us a text Kimberly had a host of issues, crack cocaine chief among them. She was trying to get her life in order, so her seven year old child could have a future. She was walking with a friend Halloween night, when a pack of gang members ran them both down and beat them with a tree branch, they were robbed of one dollar and then Kimberly suffered what can only be described as nazi level torture. Kim was stabbed and slashed over 130 times. stomped and kicked countless times, but that wasn't ...

Feb 24, 202536 minSeason 5Ep. 241

Karen Read Update- February 2025 Three things you'd have to believe to find Karen guilty

Send us a text Three things you'd have to believe to find Karen Read guilty of murder! Have you ever wondered how in excess of 8 people, drove directly past the spot where the Commonwealth said John O'Keefe was lying in the snow? Brian Higgins a highly trained ATF, testified he pulled out and his jeeps's lights would have fully illuminated that very area, yet no body? C'mon. Jen Mcabe's infamous 2:27am "Hos long to die in the cold" google search. During a Daubert hearing, Richard Green revealed ...

Feb 17, 202537 minSeason 5Ep. 240

(Replay) Maura Murray-Maura went missing in the White Mountains in 2004, a minor car accident, set off a twenty year mystery

Send us a text Maura Murray 21, in 2004 was a junior, studying nursing at University of Massachusetts. She was a well liked, athletic student. On the surface Maura seemed to have it all figured out, however a deeper analysis would reveal multiple areas of concern. Just prior to her departure, Maura seemingly invented a situation with her sister, she later told professors that there was a death in the family, there had been no death. Investigators found her dorm room fully packed up, with a note ...

Feb 10, 202532 minSeason 5Ep. 239

Karen Read Update February 2025- Could Gov't misconduct be the end of this case?

Send us a text Karen Read’s defense team has indicated that they will file a motion to dismiss the second degree murder case against Karen Read. The defense team highlights new issues with sallyport video, previously sallyport video had been found to have been inverted, new video depicts Brian Higgins at the sallyport, talking on his cell phone, he previously testified, that he was home at that time. Don't forget that previous video handed over by the Commonwealth was missing the crucial 42 minu...

Feb 03, 202534 minSeason 5Ep. 239

Raymond Patriarca "The Man" New England's Undisputed Godfather

Send us a text Ray Patriarca was a complete hellion on the streets of Providence RI. He was named public enemy #1 in 1938. He was accused as an accessory to murder, armed robbery and an assortment of crimes. His boss got jacked up in a tax beef and Raymond assumed the big seat. He ruled the underworld with an iron fist and he oversaw the most profitable era in New England history. "The Man" moved operations to the Federal Hill neighborhood of Providence, its remained there since 1952. Don't miss...

Jan 28, 202531 minSeason 5Ep. 236

5 takeaways from the Karen Read Trial to date:Lemme tell ya a couple a three things (or so)

Send us a text Some new revelations and some old "gems". The newly revealed 2:22am phone conversations between Brian Albert and Brian Higgins occurred was revealed, what was the topic of conversation? Because no one knew that John O'Keefe was injured / dead. The condition of the body. A six thousand pound SUV struck John going twenty-four miles an hour, yet there is no bruising, no broken bones. Does that make actual sense? The taillights. Karen leaves John's house at 5:08am, she departed, strik...

Jan 20, 202557 minSeason 5Ep. 235

The Graveside Massacre-2005 Four friends started a rap group, it ended madness

Send us a text In 2005 Boston was a different city, we were on the cusp of 75 murders and most of them occurred in two areas of the city. In the mist of this, a group of music lovers started a rap group and unfornetley they fell into the trap of urban -rap tradition of playing with illegal firearms. In this case a 9mm pistol with glow in the dark sights, a Mossburg pump shot gun, an Ak-47 like rifle. a '"friend" saw his buddy flashing the glock and soon, desired it. He asked to see the popular f...

Jan 13, 202531 minSeason 5Ep. 234

(Replay) Jeffery Curley-Part 2 Charles Jaynes is the poster boy for capital punishment

Send us a text 1997-Charles Jaynes is likely the most infamous murderer in modern Massachusetts history. Jaynes and his codefendant Sal Sicari groomed ten year old Jeffery Curley. The duo then murdered the child and defiled his body multiple times. DNA and a host of other evidence ties both defendants to a throughly heinous crime. Massachusetts came one vote shy of restoring the death penalty, that's how vile this crime was. The media coverage was gauged to be akin to the OJ Simpson trial. In tr...

Jan 06, 202528 minSeason 5Ep. 233

(REPLAY)Station Nightclub Fire Part 2- Author Scott James discusses his new book on the tragedy

Send us a text S tation Nightclub Fire 2003 -Scott James wrote the definitive book on the Station Nightclub Fire, in West Warwick, Rhode Island. The book "Trial By Fire" takes the reader by the lapels and propels them trough the actual fire and the grisly aftermath. The author also sheds light on some inaccurate local reporting and political maneuvering, that was uniquely Rhode Island. So many things had to go wrong at the same time in this case and they did. The difference between life and deat...

Dec 30, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 5Ep. 232

Tania Fernandes Anderson-Boston City Council's newest accused felon-life should have been the American dream

Send us a text This story should be a typical American dream chronicle. A child is brought to America, she overcomes adversity through hard work. She left for college only to return to her adopted city. She worked at and managed local non-profits and soon ran for political office. She was elected to the Boston City Council in 2021 and reelected in 2023. So what happened? The majority of Bostonians were not aware that Tania Fernandes, married a convicted 1st degree murderer. The inmate, Tanzeriou...

Dec 23, 202438 minSeason 5Ep. 231

(Replay) John Martorano Part 2-John commits his first murder at 24, he was manipulated by Stevie Flemmi

Send us a text John comes of age during the Irish gang war and was soon a full time gangster. John was living the life, he was making money and his status in the underworld was rising. He mostly stayed neutral in the Irish war, but he was running with Joe "The Animal" Barboza and Jimmy "The Bear" Flemmi. These two were simply killing machines and that continued unabated. John committed his first of many murders at age twenty-four. He was fully manipulated by Stevie Flemmi into committing the hom...

Dec 16, 202440 minSeason 5Ep. 230

Ronald Brown has terrorized Boston women and prison officials since the Reagan Administration

Send us a text Ronald Brown was just sentenced to 100 years in prison, Yes, in Massachusetts. This crime story is utterly horrific. Mr. Brown is the reason of prisons. During Mr. Brown's latest rampage in 2016, he raped one roommate and sexually assaulted another. He forced one victim to shower to eliminate forensic evidence, during this time he insulted her ethnicity. Thankfully Mr. Brown is a dunce and left a prescription bottle with his name and address on the bottle. Brown's backpack contain...

Dec 09, 202438 minSeason 5Ep. 229

(Replay) Ally Zapp- Alexandra Zapp had enjoyed a night out on Boston Harbor on a breezy summer night, a convicted sex offender made sure it was her last

Send us a text In 2002 Ally Zapp had a great date night on Boston Harbor. She went on a charity cruise and then a concert on the waterfront. She headed back toward Newport, Rhode Island. She stopped at a Burger King located in a rest stop on Route 24. Ally ran into a vile, convicted sex offender-rapist. Paul Leahy was 39yrs old and had 24 convictions on his record, including rape. Leahy cornered Ally in the ladies room and over nine minutes, he stabbed her countless times, as she begged, repeate...

Dec 02, 202445 minSeason 5Ep. 228
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