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Ex-Irish Mobster John "Red" Shea on Working for Whitey Bulger & Irish Mob

Feb 06, 20251 hr 45 min
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Episode description

John "Red" Shea, former associate of crime kingpin White Bulger, described his role in the notorious Winter Hill Gang in this new VladTV exclusive. The former mobster described his upbringing in South Boston and the circumstances that led him to the criminal underworld. Shea talked about pursuing boxing as a profession and even turning pro. However, Shea ended up getting involved in organized crime and explained how he began working for Whitey Bulger. Throughout the interview, Shea broke down Bulger's organization and how the crime boss was able to evade the law for decades. He also talked about the moment he discovered that Bulger had been a federal informant, his experiences in prison, and Bulger passing away in prison. To hear more, view the full interview above.

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