The Making Of A Monster In 'Whitey'

It's been almost two years since the capture of infamous mobster James "Whitey" Bulger — two years of hearings, claims of immunity and information leaks. During that time, we've heard a lot about the crimes Whitey allegedly committed during his so-called "black mass" years, and yet we've heard little about the man himself.

How did James Bulger of South Boston become the ruthless "Whitey?" Dick Lehr and Gerald O'Neill, co-authors of the award-winning book Black Mass, explore the "making of the monster" in a new book titled Whitey: The Life of America's Most Notorious Mob Boss. Dick Lehr recently joined us to trace some of this history.

Dick Lehr,  former Boston Globe reporter and co-author of Whitey: The Life of America's Most Notorious Mob Boss.