Whitey Bulger: From Alcatraz to the FBI's #1 Most Wanted

Whitey Bulger's Alcatraz: "They Knew Who I Was..."

Imagine spending years interviewing and corresponding with one of America's most notorious criminals. That's exactly what author and historian Michael Esslinger did, delving into the mind of James "Whitey" Bulger, the infamous crime boss who once topped the FBI's Most Wanted list.

This captivating clip is an exclusive excerpt from Esslinger's book, James "Whitey" Bulger: The Last Interviews. The book features extensive conversations with Bulger himself, conducted after his capture in 2011.

Before becoming a fugitive, Bulger served time as a prisoner on Alcatraz from 1959 to 1962. During his incarceration, he rubbed shoulders with a rogues' gallery of famous convicts, including Mickey Cohen, Frank Lee Morris, the Anglin Brothers, Bumpy Johnson, Frank Carbo, and Morton Sobell.

After his release from Alcatraz, Bulger plunged back into the criminal underworld, steadily climbing the ranks to become the FBI's most sought-after fugitive. Esslinger's seven years of correspondence and interviews with Bulger offer unprecedented insights into his time on "The Rock" and his life on the run.

James "Whitey" Bulger: The Last Interviews is your chance to hear Bulger's story of his years on Alcatraz in his own words. It's available now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and at most fine booksellers.

Video Narration: Jim Kirk
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