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.

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