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**Boston Confidential Beantown’s True Crime Podcast**

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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(Replay) Dan Morley- Did Morley build the Boston Marathon bombs? Help kill Off. Collier? May 22, 2022

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A lesser known, but important player in this Tsarnaev -FBI saga. Morley was identified as an armed robber in Cambridge, while MIT Officer Collier was being gunned down. A diversion? Arrested in a virtual bomb factory, eight weeks after the bombing. What was the connection to Tsarnaev? What did the FBI know and when did they know it?What materials tied him to the marathon bombing? Tune in to find out!

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Melanie Melanson-Melanie was 14, when she went to a party with older kids, she was never seen again May 15, 2022

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Melanie was a typical high school freshman in 1989, she was looking forward to getting her braces off and whatever else life promised. She had an older boyfriend and this was a secret, because the older teen had a girlfriend. Melanie was invited to a late night party in the woods at a remote site where kids were known to gather. The police have seemingly narrowed the party down to the final guests, Melanie and her love interest, this is where stories diverge. At least two female teens, who attended the party refused to cooperate with police. The local district attorney believes Melanie, never left those woods and her body may have been moved...more than once. Tune in for more details, this case is a true whodunnit. Please share this episode!
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The Boston FBI Part 4-John Connolly becomes a member of the Winter Hill Gang, he actually forgot to cash his government pay checks May 08, 2022

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The unabashed FBI corruption in Boston continues. John Connolly helped Whitey Bulger and his crew kill; Richard Castucci in '76, Brian Halloran '82 John Callahan '82. He also ran cover for the gang against the Massachusetts State Police and the DEA. The FBI's assistance allowed the Winter Hill Gang to surpass the local mafia in earning power and underworld prestige, killing gangsters and civilians along the way. How many citizens would be alive today if the FBI were actual cops? Probably enough to field a football team. This series will leave you shaking your head.
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FBI Malfeasance Continues into the twenty-first century
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The Boston FBI Part 3- H.Paul Rico finally gets arrested and hitman Joe Barboza meets the end he was destined for Apr 29, 2022

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The innocent men the FBI had knowingly imprisoned began getting out of jail in 1997, as this heinous story unraveled. Greco and Tamelo died in prison. H.Paul Rico retired from the FBI and became head of security for World Jai Lai, a gaming business, where he had the distinction of being the first FBI agent to provide information to organized crime that facilitated a homicide. The Winter Hill Gang had placed Rico as head of security to protect a skimming operation that netted about $32,000 weekly in today's money. Joe "the Animal" Barboza was the first inductee of the witness protection program. He went to culinary school, then proceeded to kill someone. The Mob located Barboza in San Francisco, he was almost cut in half with four shotgun blasts. Sounds like a movie but this was real life, thanks to the Boston FBI. Please share this episode!
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Mayhem: Unanswered Questions About the Tsarnaev Brothers, the US Government and the Boston Marathon Bombing by Michele McPhee

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Boston FBI Part 2-The Eddie Deegan murder exposed the real FBI, it took thirty years and two lives lost Apr 24, 2022

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The stunning level of everyday corruption by the Boston FBI is simply jaw dropping. During the 1965 Eddie Deegan trial. the FBI KNOWINGLY sent innocent men to prison. They sought and received the death penalty on two defendants. That's correct the FBI, sent two men to death chamber, knowing they did NOT commit this murder. The Boston FBI acted more like gangsters, then the criminals themselves. How could this happen in America? Would you believe me if I told you, this corruption continues today?
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NY Times-FBI must pay 101 Million dollars
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The Boston FBI Part 1- a decades long festering corruption, that sent innocent men to prison Apr 18, 2022

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This tale of FBI corruption begins in the 1960's. H.Paul Rico was the FBI catalyst in this decades long endeavor. Infamous FBI agent John Connolly of Whitey Bulger infamy, was mentored by Agent Rico. H.Paul Rico may have been the most corrupt FBI agent in history. He was responsible for sending several men to prison for a crime the FBI, knew that two prized informants committed. Two men Henry Tameleo and Luis Greco died in prison, with the FBI's full knowledge of their innocence, others in this case would serve 30 years in prison. You will be left shaking your head in this case.
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Sandra Crispo-Sandra went missing from her Hanson, Massachusetts home in 2019 Apr 08, 2022

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Sandra Crispo age 54, went missing from her Hanson, Massachusetts residence after being dropped off at home, as her vehicle was in the shop. It appears that Sandra took only her shoes and purse, indicating she'd be returning shortly. She never did. The air conditioning and the lights were on, her prized Labrador Clarence was left without food or water, that was extremely out of character for Sandra. She was also due to babysit the lights of her life, her grandchildren, that Friday. Items in the bedroom may have been askew. Police reported no real crime scene and were uncertain if Sandra departed her home willingly. This case is a true mystery. Please share your home town podcast!
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Tracy Gilpin- In 1986 Tracy Gilpin went to a party and walked toward home with friends, she never arrived Apr 04, 2022

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Tracy Gilpin was a typical teenager in Kingston, Massachusetts. She was walking home from a local party with friends. Her friend's homes came up quicker than Tracy's. She even called the party host for a ride home, however the she didn't come. Tracy went missing and her body was found in the Myles Standish State Park in neighboring Plymouth, Ma. She had a massive head injury and there was signs of sexual assault. Tracy Gilpin was 15 years old and her family was devastated. The case went cold very quickly and it seemed the case would never be solved. In 2018 the police received a tip about a former resident Michael Hand. Mr. Hand was arrested after a quasi-confession, however he attempted to blame this horrendous crime on another infamous Kingston resident, Henry Meinholz. Old fashioned police work appears to have solved this cold case after almost 40 years. The case is scheduled for trial later this year.
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Judy Chartier-17yrs old when she went missing after attending a local party in 1982, her body was just found. Mar 27, 2022

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Judy was a vivacious teenager who attended a party in a neighboring town, with her boyfriend. Judy dropped her boyfriend off at his house, after he became jealous, that Judy was talking with an older guy. It is believed that Judy did not return home, but returned to the party. Early the next morning two men, knocked on Judy's door and spoke with the family, saying that they missed and loved Judy and other strange behavior. The family did not even know Judy was missing yet. The Police have never released the names of these two individuals, they have not released much evidence, following the bizarre protocol of keeping ALL case information close to the vest. Has this approach worked in this case? In other missing persons cases? the answer is a firm NO!
In November 2021 Judy's car was found by civilian searchers in the Concord River in Billerica, Massachusetts, using an underwater drone. The body was found nearby days later. No further information has been released. It's has been almost forty years since Judy went missing, isn't it time to replace the failed criminal justice protocol of "release no information" in cold cases? It certainly hasn't worked in this investigation.
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Michael McDermott (Replay) had some minor financial problems, he decided to murder seven co-workers Mar 20, 2022

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In 2000, Michael McDermott was experiencing some minor financial problems. He worked at Wakefield Technologies and was making a great salary. His work place was forced to garnish his wages for an IRS debt, Michael did not like that. He went into work and slaughtered seven co-workers, the day after Christmas. The vast majority of those killed, had nothing to do with his IRS issues. Those that did work in payroll, had worked with Michael to delay the garnishment, until after the holidays. He concocted a bizarre story about time travel and nazi's. Was Michael really insane?

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