#JohnConnolly

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October 26, 2016 John Connolly, Sevendust at the Belasco Theater in Los Angeles, CA

October 26, 2016 John Connolly, Sevendust at the Belasco Theater in Los Angeles, CA #Sevendust #JohnConnolly #Belasco #BelascoTheater #livemusic #losangeles #dtla #onthisday #lawomanphoto

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[aslamat]

The Rise and Fall of Whitey Bulger: A Mafioso Who Infiltrated the Boston FBI

James Joseph ‘Whitey’ Bulger Jr: a person whose name symbolises both crime and intelligence, a person who's a societal villain and a criminal mastermind. Life of Bulger, a Boston-based Irish mob boss turned FBI informant, represents any other real life story that became a saga of power, betrayal, and the awful reality of the American underworld.

Childhood Development and Ascend to Presidency

Jailed in the aftermath of the infamous crime, Deadliest Mass murder in America, notorious criminal, Whitey Bulger was born on September 3, 1929 in Dorchester, Massachusetts where he was raised in one of the rough parishes of that city. Even though Bulger and his siblings faced many hardships growing up, life was not all dismal as he was rebellious at a young age. He was already involved in criminal activities by the time he was a teenager and his delinquency activities were changing from minor to serious.

Bulger’s rise to infamy started during the 1950s, when he was officially aligned to the Winter Hill Gang; a dangerous Irish-Mafia gang originating from Somerville, Massachusetts. Bulger has been depicted as a relentless character with a great mind for planning, this saw him rise through the ranks and become an instrumental factor in the gang.

The Reign of Terror

In the period of seventies and eighties, Bulger became a well-established power controlling the city’s criminal sphere. Nonetheless, during his reign, he was involved in the many murders, extortion, drug selling and use of forceful authority to control the country. It was a criminal empire of Bulger that was so widespread, and his ways of escaping the police traps were almost fabled.

In addition, intelligence and scrupulousness made Bulger particularly dangerous and well-planned crime was the proof of it. He succeeded in controlling all criminal operations in Boston and successfully stayed as a behind the scenes operator, never enjoying the ‘trappings’ of being a ‘godfather’ like other mob leaders.

The FBI Connection

Among all the captivating features of Whitey Bulger’s narrative, the role of FBI is one of the most thought-provoking subjects. Bulger started working as an informant for the FBI in 1975 and he helped the FBI in informing about the activities of other crime families that was in competition with him. This was facilitated by an FBI agent named John Connolly whom Bulger knew personally grew in the same South Boston neighborhood.

It could be deduced that the agreement was symbiotic since both parties benefited from the arrangement. The FBI got important information which aided in the breakdown of the mafia from Italy that was operating in New England while Bulger continued to have his immunity against federal charges. Nevertheless, such a partnership was ridden with ethical issues and cases of corruption. Connolly and other agents choose either to ignore or not resist and look the other way as Bulger went on with his criminal activities.

The Downfall

Finally in the mid 1990s luck started turning against Bulger, when the FBI corruption scandal started coming out. Bulger was forced into hiding in 1994 after accusations that he was planning to conduct hit operations had started and was followed by indictments . Despite the best efforts of the authorities to arrest him, he was not successful and he disappeared into American society and went underground for a total of 16 years using different identities.

This was thrown to the dogs in 2011 when he was arrested in Santa Monica California, where he had been living a low profile lifestyle with a long time girlfriend, Catherine Greig. While Bulger’s arrest was the start, it set the final nail in the hoodlum who was once regarded as invincible.

Trial and Conviction

It was only in 2013 when he was brought to trial and charged with ways that ranged from murder to drug trafficking. The courtroom drama played out in a sensationalized manner due to the heavy focus given to it by the media and the general public. Someformer employees and alleged victims of his brutalities also took the stand to describe his brutal rule.

Bulger was ultimately convicted on 31 counts, collectively with racketeering, extortion, and homicide. He was sentenced to two consecutive life terms plus 5 years, bringing his violent legacy to a near end.

Legacy and Cultural Impact

Whitey Bulger's existence tale has left an indelible mark on American way of life. His exploits have been the state of affairs of numerous books, documentaries, and movies, most significantly the 2015 movie "Black Mass," wherein Johnny Depp portrayed Bulger with chilling accuracy. His life serves as a stark reminder of the complexities of crime and regulation enforcement, further to the corruptible nature of electricity.

Bulger's twin identification as a feared mob boss and an FBI informant underscores the murky realities of justice and loyalty. His story continues to fascinate and caution, illustrating how the pursuit of strength can result in an unstable path of destruction and betrayal.

Conclusion

Whitey Bulger's existence is a compelling story of crime, power, and remaining downfall. From his early days within the hard neighborhoods of Boston to his reign as a ruthless mob boss and his controversial role as an informant, Bulger's tale is a captivating bankruptcy inside the annals of American crime records. His legacy serves as a testimony to the perilous charm of strength and the inevitable effects of a life lived on the brink of regulation and order.

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Rewind Recap: Weekly Update W/E 10/11/24

Rewind Recap: Weekly Update W/E 10/11/24 #books #rewindrecap #weeklyupdate #willdean #johnconnolly #joansumner #peterjames

Well – I cannot lie. I am glad that week is over and done with. Work was … challenging and I am absolutely drained. Reading was also challenging – nothing to do with the books. I just didn’t have any energy to do anything much more than snooze when I finally got home. Thankfully, what should have been an extremely long day tomorrow has been cancelled and I can do my standard hours – whatever they…

[vickivann]

Ok, short story, sort of: My good, good friend Ron Metz, RIP💔 just this past December, 2020, on Christmas Day,💔 was reading this book titled “The Reapers” by New York Times Best Selling Author John Connolly, an Irish writer who is best known for his series of fiction crime, mystery, fantasy, drama books starring private detective Charlie Parker, well, while reading the book, he saw my name mentioned! Yes, I said me, mentioned in the book as the female country music artist equivalent to the late greats; Deford Bailey, Ray Charles and Charley Pride! He stopped reading and called me immediately to let me know, of which I had no idea and was so pleasantly surprised! In fact, I was truly mesmerized!! I now have my own copy of the book, and I’m right there in chapter 4. If you can manage to get a copy, you may want to read it! Thank you @johnconnollybooks for thinking of me! Aw...❤️ and, Thank you again Ron...miss you! Until we meet again💋*smiling Most of all, I miss my friend Ron, but additionally, I feel Blessed because he gave me the gift of calling me to surprise me with his heartfelt chuckle, along with the gleam in his eyes because he always had that, the gleam in his eyes, and the SHINE, and he was always willing to share that glow with others, including me! ❤️ #thankyou #share #shine #glow #VV #friends #johnconnolly #bestsellingauthor #Araceli 🦋 https://www.instagram.com/p/CMTROGNhpAV/?igshid=1gtd3w87nvejo

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[victorsantoscomics]

I met one of my idols in #SemanaNegradeGijón, the Irish writer John Connolly, creator of the detective Charlie Parker (and a lot of great books more). / En la Semana Negra de Gijón he conocido a uno de mis ídolos, el escritor irlandés #JohnConnolly, creador del detective #CharlieParker (y montón de grandes libros más). https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz3Pu2ziw-n/?igshid=d8zibx0573vf

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☺️ #books #reading #JohnConnolly #TheBookOfLostThings #authors #favoritebooks https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu0FGqTFaYF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=kskrkv7gxyqv

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"Bring me a light, make my life worth something more..." "When I'm all alone, I stare at nothingness, painful silence, painful silence kills" Crowd was crazy in Worcester but loved it #Sevendust #Waffle #LajonWitherspoon #MorganRose #JohnConnolly #ClintLowery #VinnieHornsby #riserecords #Music #LiveMusic #Rock #MelodicRock #HardRock #HeavyMetal #Metal #PayableOnDeath #pod #VisionWithin #Nonpoint https://www.instagram.com/p/BpbBj5CAKc7/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1wxo21tc497u7

[mrgvisualartist]

9th actual reading of choice for my overseas travel. #thewomaninthewoods by #johnconnolly my first #charlieparker novel ever / / #noir #novel #thriller #reading #booklover #mystery #crime #booksofinstagram #positivevibes #actor #actorslife #NYC #LA #hollywood #castingdirector #talent #talentmanagement #acting #talentagent #agency #artist #actorlife #artist #micheleravegrassani (at Pavia (PV) Lombardia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CT0VzD1IgTD/?utm_medium=tumblr

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March 10, 2010 John Connolly, Sevendust at the House of Blues in West Hollywood, CA

March 10, 2010 John Connolly, Sevendust at the House of Blues in West Hollywood, CA #johnconnolly #sevendust #livemusic #rocknroll #hobsunset #houseofblues #sunsetstrip #westhollywood #losangeles #lawomanphoto #onthisday

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[chocoberrycrepe]

Sebuah dongeng untuk orang dewasa .... What a marvelous adventure! (｡•̀ᴗ-)✧ #thebookoflostthings #johnconnolly #bookstagram #novel #novelbook #bibliophile #book #darkfantasy #fantasy #bookworm https://www.instagram.com/p/CITu6wngPSw/?igshid=1a2n4acarvqqm

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Rewind Recap: Weekly Update W/E 01/09/2024

Rewind Recap: Weekly Update W/E 01/09/2024 #books #rewindrecap #weeklyupdate #bookstagram #agathachristie #johnconnolly #richardosman #sktremayne #christidaugherty #janicehallet #lauracarlin #stuartmacbride #kitduffield #booksreadinaugust

Hoy guacamole. How in the heck are we in September? I am losing track of the days, the only real way of knowing that summer is slowly slipping into the past is by the fact that I am having to turn the lights on earlier and earlier in an evening. Maybe even needing to turn them on in the morning too… That is a bit of a bonus to be honest, as the cat uses daylight to determine what time I am meant…

[cathyhookey]

Celebrating the release of John Connolly’s 16th (!!) Charlie Parker book in the U.K. today by drawing the best gay burglar to ever feature in a series of books ever. Angel is my favourite character, & these are totally my favourite books. Can’t wait to read it when it finally gets delivered from @goldsborobooks 😭😍 . . . . #johnconnolly #womaninthewoods #fanart #bookfanart #charlieparker #bibliophile #bookart #excited #booknerd #illustration #bookcharacter #roses #keys #questionablefashionchoices #ink #pendrawing #blackandwhite (at Houston, Texas)

[music-junkie-official]

Clint Lowery!!! Wow, what a super talented and inspiring musician. 🤘🏻🖤 Clint is best known as the lead guitarist and backing vocalist of the heavy metal band Sevendust. In 1989 he started ‘Still Rain’ along with vocalist Donnie Hamby, guitarist Troy McLawhorn, bassist Corey Lowery and drummer Bevan Davies. They produced 2 albums; Still Rain and Bitter Black Water. After Still Rain he joined ‘Sevendust’. The band was formed in 1994 by bassist Vince Hornsby, drummer Morgan Rose and guitarist John Connolly. Clint and lead vocalist Lajon Witherspoon joined the group after their first demo. In April 1997 their debut album was released; ‘Sevendust’. Sevendust produced 12 studio albums. Clint participated in 9 albums. In 2004 he left the band mid-tour to play with his brother Corey Lowery in his new band Dark New Day. In 2007 he toured for about 8 months with Korn as their live guitarist and in 2008 he rejoined Sevendust. In 2008 Clint wrote and recorded his first solo EP under the name ‘Hello Demons Meet Skeletons’. He played every instrument in the CD. Clint produced 4 EP’s under that name. He continued his solo career. In June 2019 he was in de studio, working on his official first solo album under his name with producer Michael "Elvis" Baskette. A full-length studio album God Bless the Renegades. His latest EP ‘Grief & Distance’ is dedicated to his mother who passed away in March 2020. TIP; if you play the electric guitar, check out Fret12 for Clint Lowery’s instructional DVD as part of the “The Sound The Story” series!! And don’t forget to check out his incredible solo album!!! Source: Wikipedia #clintlowery #sevendust #lajonwitherspoon #vincehornsby #morganrose #johnconnolly #coreylowery #rock #hardrock #rockmusic #heavymetal #metal #guitars #prs #prsguitars #amazingmusicians #guitarhero https://www.instagram.com/p/CCJOBorJFDu/?igshid=o40i1nu6kp90

[victorsantoscomics]

#Crime summer readings / Lecturas de crimen del verano #JoeIde #DonaldWestlake #JohnConnolly #BrianGarfield #noir #iq #CharlieParker #DeathWish https://www.instagram.com/p/B2UHyG9C9me/?igshid=15ypk4klsfauf