James "Whitey" Bulger Timeline & Summary

Whitey is born in South Boston.
During his youth, Bulger becomes a notable tough guy.
Bulger is sent to prison for running with gangs.
After being released, Bulger becomes an informant with the FBI in 1975.
Bulger is protected by agent John Connolly after shaking down a restaurant owner, which becomes a frequently repeated ritual for the two men.
Bulger kills an informant named Brian Halloran after Connolly leaks Halloran's info to Bulger.
In 1995, Bulger is finally indicted for his crimes.
Connolly tells him ahead of time and Bulger skips town.
Bulger stays on the run for decades.
In 2011, Bulger is finally caught by the FBI in Santa Monica, California. He's sentenced to prison for the rest of his life.