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Investigative Chronology the Committee's Report and the Entries (452) Investigative Chronology The Committee’s Report and the entries in this Investigative Chronology are supported by cases, memoranda, published books, articles, and reports, and other documents. The superscripts identify the number of the entry and generally, an associated exhibit. All exhibits that are referenced in the Committee’s Report are reproduced and published in conjunction with the Report and the Investigative Chronology. Other exhibits that have been reproduced and published are generally those documents that are not currently available to the public or easily accessible by the public. The 40’s 1945: Joseph Barboza is arrested at the age of thirteen for breaking and entering.1 December 1949: The Boston Herald Traveler reports, ‘‘In a space of a few days in December 1949, Barboza’s gang broke into 16 houses in various parts of New Bedford and stole money, watches, liquor and guns.’’ 2 12–31–49: At age seventeen, Joseph Barboza is imprisoned for the first time.3 The 50’s 1–29–51: Dennis Condon becomes an FBI Special Agent. He retires on May 20, 1977.4 2–26–51: H. Paul Rico joins the FBI. He retires on May 27, 1975.5 April 1952: Paul Rico is assigned to the Boston FBI Office.6 7–13–53: At age twenty, Joseph Barboza leads a revolt and escapes from prison in Concord, Massachusetts.7 5–19–54: Joseph Barboza is convicted of robbery by force and violence, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, assault and battery, kidnapping, larceny of autos, and escape from prison. He is sentenced to 10–12 years, 8–10 years, 10–12 years, 21⁄2–3 years, and 2–3 years.8 1–19–56: Dr. Daniel Levinson administers a psychological exam to Joseph Barboza. Dr. Levinson concludes that Barboza’s ‘‘features make him look less bright than he actually is; his I.Q. is of the order of 90–100 and he has the intellectual ability to do well in a moderately skilled occupation.’’ 9 3–5–56: A personal and confidential memorandum from the Special Agent in Charge (SAC) in Boston to FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover states the following information about James ‘‘Whitey’’ Bulger: ‘‘This office had known Bulger because of his suspected im- VerDate 11-MAY-2000 11:39 Feb 04, 2004 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00462 Fmt 6604 Sfmt 6604 D:\REPORTS\90615.TXT HGOVREF1 PsN: HGOVREF1 453 plication in TFIS tailgate thefts. We knew of his extremely dangerous character, his remarkable agility, his reckless daring in driving vehicles, and his unstable, vicious characteristics.’’ Agents Paul Rico and Herbert F. Briick, ‘‘undertook to develop a PCI [Possible Confidential Informant] who could and would inform on Bulger’s location. SA’s Briick and Rico continued to contact REDACTED and ultimately developed his confidence and willingness to cooperate.’’ The SAC recommends that Rico, who took Bulger in to physical custody, and the other agents involved in Bulger’s arrest receive a letter of commendation, with particular emphasis on ‘‘the fine work of SA’s Rico and Briick in cultivating the informant who made the arrest possible.’’ 10 3–28–56: In a letter from FBI Director Hoover to Paul Rico, Hoover notifies Rico of his promotion to the position of Special Agent. Hoover states, ‘‘It is a pleasure to approve this promotion in view of your superior accomplishments in connection with the Bank Robbery case involving James J. Bulger, Jr., and others.’’ Hoover also commends Rico for his outstanding work ‘‘in developing a valuable source of information’’ and ‘‘in developing other confidential sources of information.’’ 11 3–13–58: A psychiatric report by Dr. Saltzman states that Joseph Barboza has a ‘‘sociopathic personality disturbance, anti social reaction.’’ He continues, ‘‘There is always a great possibility of further anti social behavior in the future.’’ 12 7–12–58: Joseph Barboza marries Philomena Termini.13 9–6–58: Joseph Barboza is convicted of possession of burglary tools and attempted breaking and entering. He is subsequently sentenced to 3–5 years.14 11–14–58: Joseph Barboza is convicted of attempted breaking and entering at night with intent to commit larceny and possession of burglary tools. He is subsequently sentenced to 3–5 years.15 1961 2–13–61: In a letter from Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy to the Honorable Mortimer M. Caplan, IRS Commissioner, Kennedy lists Raymond Patriarca, as one of the 39 top echelon racketeers in the country targeted for investigation and prosecution.16 3–1–61: In an FBI Memorandum from Director Hoover regarding the Criminal Intelligence Program, Hoover states, ‘‘I desire to insure [sic] that each office is fulfilling its obligations under this program and to be certain we have that type of coverage of the criminal underworld comparable to that which we achieved in our investigations of the Communist Party. You should carefully . follow through with a planned program to develop high-level live informants[.] It cannot be stressed too strongly that this matter is to receive your personal attention and that having understood the Bureau’s objective, effective and vigorous action is to be exerted to accomplish the aims outlined.’’ 17 3–14–61: An FBI Letter to Field Office SACs regarding criminal informants states in relevant part: ‘‘Through well placed informants we must infiltrate organized crime groups to the same degree VerDate 11-MAY-2000 11:39 Feb 04, 2004 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00463 Fmt 6604 Sfmt 6604 D:\REPORTS\90615.TXT HGOVREF1 PsN: HGOVREF1 454 that we have been able to penetrate the Communist Party and other subversive organizations. Today the press, television, and radio along with the express interests of the Administration keep this phase of criminal activity in a position of prominence in the public eye. Certainly we cannot relax even momentarily our efforts in combating the criminal underworld including the prosecution of Top Hoodlums. The foundation from which we forge our attack must be kept strong and fresh with a full flow of information from well placed informants. All Agents in conducting investigation of criminal matters should be constantly alert for the development of new informants and new potential informants who may be in a position to assist us.’’ 18 4–27–61: The Attorney General held a meeting in his office regarding the Organized Crime and Racketeering Section. Those in attendance were: Deputy Attorney General White, Assistant Attorney General Miller, Walter Sheridan, a special consultant to the Attorney General with reference to organized crime matters; Edward Silberling, Head of the Organized Crime and Racketeering Section, and his assistant, Henry Petersen. ‘‘The Attorney General stated in very emphatic terms his dissatisfaction with the lack of progress by the Organized Crime and Racketeering Section. The Deputy Attorney General pointed up the need for the receipt of full information in order to develop a case and cautioned against too speedy action. The Attorney General took issue with this, saying that while it was necessary to develop information, nevertheless, he expected the attorneys in the Organized Crime Section to be more aggressive and get something accomplished. The Attorney General concluded the meeting by reiterating that he was going to insist on action being taken by the Organized Crime and Racketeering Section and he expected something to be accomplished. He advised he intended to hold another meeting on May 20 and by that time, those in the section would have to be in a position to report more favorably or he might have to take other action to get the job done.’’ (This information is contained in an FBI Memorandum from C.A. Evans to Mr. Parsons dated April 28, 1961).19 6–21–61: The Top Echelon Criminal Informant Program was inaugurated. (See 12/7/62 entry). A letter from Director Hoover to FBI SACs states in relevant part: ‘‘To successfully complete our intelligence picture of the controlling forces which make organized crime operative, it is now urgently necessary to develop particularly qualified, live sources within the upper echelon of the organized hoodlum element who will be capable of furnishing the quality information required. The most significant information developed to date indicating organization among the nation’s hoodlum leaders has been obtained from highly confidential sources in Chicago, New York, and Philadelphia concerning the existence of a ‘commission’ of top leaders of the organized hoodlum element exerting a controlling influence on racket activities in this country.’’ Raymond Patriarca was listed as Boston’s Top Hoodlum and as a ‘‘commission’’ member. The letter further states that ‘‘there is an urgent need for amplifying information which will reveal full details concerning the operations of these interrelated organized VerDate 11-MAY-2000 11:39 Feb 04, 2004 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00464 Fmt 6604 Sfmt 6604 D:\REPORTS\90615.TXT HGOVREF1 PsN: HGOVREF1 455 criminal groups throughout the nation. Our urgent need for new live sources strategically placed in the upper echelon of organized crime is brought into clear focus by the fact that no information regarding the ‘commission’ has been reported by any live criminal source to date. [I]t is mandatory that the development of quality criminal informants be emphasized and the existing program be implemented and greatly expanded. You are again reminded that the penetration and infiltration of organized criminal activity is a prime objective of the Bureau, and to accomplish this it is necessary to give a renewed impetus to the development of quality criminal informants. [T]he best source we could possibly obtain would be a criminal informant who is highly placed in organized crime. To insure [sic] the success of this program, it is necessary to utilize Special Agents with the will and desire to employ new approaches and means to secure the Bureau’s goals.’’ Selection of a particular criminal informant should be based on ‘‘a combination of a particular hoodlum’s qualification by virtue of his position in the organized crime hoodlum element, and upon circumstances indicating his possible vulnerability to development.
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