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In this exclusive interview, John "Red" Shea, former Irish-American gangster, shares his untold story of rising to power alongside the infamous James "Whitey" Bulger in South Boston during the 1980s. Shea opens up about his role as a key cocaine supplier, the inner workings of Bulger's criminal empire, and the ultimate betrayal by corrupt FBI agent John Connolly.
Red covers his experience with the Irish Mafia including:
-How Whitey Bulger ruled South Boston for three decades
-The rise of Red Shea and his pivotal role in the Irish mob's drug trade
-Shocking details about FBI corruption and how it protected Bulger
-Why Whitey Bulger went on the run for 16 years and how he was finally captured
-Inside stories of drug deals, loyalty tests, and survival in the underworld
-The truth behind Whitey Bulger’s brutal prison murder
Red Shea also discusses his life after prison, finding closure through his book "Rat Bastard", and the lessons learned from a life entangled in crime.
Go Support Red!
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IG: https://www.instagram.com/red_shea_official/
Podcast: @redsheapodcast
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In this exclusive interview, John "Red" Shea, former Irish-American gangster, shares his untold story of rising to power alongside the infamous James "Whitey" Bulger in South Boston during the 1980s. Shea opens up about his role as a key cocaine supplier, the inner workings of Bulger's criminal empire, and the ultimate betrayal by corrupt FBI agent John Connolly.
Red covers his experience with the Irish Mafia including:
-How Whitey Bulger ruled South Boston for three decades
-The rise of Red Shea and his pivotal role in the Irish mob's drug trade
-Shocking details about FBI corruption and how it protected Bulger
-Why Whitey Bulger went on the run for 16 years and how he was finally captured
-Inside stories of drug deals, loyalty tests, and survival in the underworld
-The truth behind Whitey Bulger’s brutal prison murder
Red Shea also discusses his life after prison, finding closure through his book "Rat Bastard", and the lessons learned from a life entangled in crime.
Go Support Red!
Book: https://a.co/d/4BpTmsG
IG: https://www.instagram.com/red_shea_official/
Podcast: @redsheapodcast
This Episode Is #Sponsored By The Following:
The Perfect Jean! F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code CONNECT15 at https://theperfectjean.nyc/connect15 #theperfectjeanpod
BetterHelp! Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/connect and get on your way to being your best self.
Join The Patreon For Bonus Content!
https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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