Cast of characters in the 'Whitey' Bulger saga

John J. Connolly Jr. Connolly (left, in 2008, and right in 2002) grew up in a South Boston housing project a few doors down from the Bulger family. As an FBI agent, Connolly persuaded James 'Whitey' Bulger to sign on as an informant. With the help of tips from Bulger and Stephen Flemmi, the FBI began dismantling the Irish mob's chief rivals, the Italian Mafia.

John J. Connolly Jr.

Connolly (left, in 2008, and right in 2002) grew up in a South Boston housing project a few doors down from the Bulger family. As an FBI agent, Connolly persuaded James "Whitey" Bulger to sign on as an informant. With the help of tips from Bulger and Stephen Flemmi, the FBI began dismantling the Irish mob's chief rivals, the Italian Mafia.
(Left: AP photo; Right: Globe file)

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