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An unflinching look at Boston's criminal underbelly. The host, Barry Maguire, a veteran private investigator, will take you on a compelling journey through some of Boston's most infamous crimes! Barry was born and raised in South Boston and brings a unique Bostonian perspective to the true crime genre.

Boston Confidential Beantown's True Crime Podcast Barry J. Maguire

    • True Crime
    • 4.5 • 461 Ratings

An unflinching look at Boston's criminal underbelly. The host, Barry Maguire, a veteran private investigator, will take you on a compelling journey through some of Boston's most infamous crimes! Barry was born and raised in South Boston and brings a unique Bostonian perspective to the true crime genre.

    Update Karen Read Case-March 2024-The FBI reveal that that Karen's car was not the murder weapon

    Update Karen Read Case-March 2024-The FBI reveal that that Karen's car was not the murder weapon

    Bombshells were dropped in the last hearing from the promised "Touhy" information, supplied by the DOJ. Some of the information revealed; Three FBI accident reconstructionists  have reported that Karen Read's vehicle did not strike John O'Keefe and John was not killed by a vehicle strike.  BOOM! Why is Karen Read still under indictment and how did the taillight fragments get to the crime scene, if there was NO vehicle strike???

    The FBI also confirmed (Introduced by the defense) that the infamous google search by Jen Mcabe 2:27am ("how long to die in the cold") did occur. It was also revealed the District Attorney Morrisey allowed Brian Higgins and Brian Albert to DESTROY their cell phone, despite a court order to retain all electronic devices. The FBI also revealed that Higgins and B.Albert had a conversation on the destroyed phones just prior to the "how long to die in the cold" google search, despite saying in police reports that they were asleep by that time.

    Finally, the  defense revealed that homicide investigator Michael Proctor admitted to his substantial friendship with the Alberts during his testimony before the federal grand jury, investigating police corruption.

    A text message from Micheal Proctor's sister to Investigator Proctor revealed that his sister ran into Julie Albert, where she stated a desire to give Micheal Proctor "a gift, when this is all over" Trooper Proctor replied "give it to my wife". This was clearly a bribe to keep the Alberts out of the jackpot in this case.

    Why is Karen Read still under indictment?

    WCVB TV-https://bit.ly/3TpozXZ

    Boston.com-https://bit.ly/3x6CzOB

    • 37 min
    Amanda Grazewski-Amanda disappeared from Derry N.H. under suspicious circumstances, never to be seen again

    Amanda Grazewski-Amanda disappeared from Derry N.H. under suspicious circumstances, never to be seen again

    Amanda Grazeski has been missing since 2020, she disappeared after staying overnight with "friends". The problem is / was her friends are hard core drug abusers, with endless criminal charges on their records. Police have looked for Amanda, but their investigation is hampered by the transient nature of both Amanda and her "friends". This case is an inside look at the drug world in NH, it is riveting and revolting at the same time. Amanda is still missing and no one has been charged in this case. Several people were in the apartment, when Amanda went missing, these individuals know more of what happened to Amanda, the problem for police is that those "witnesses" are  drug addicts and violent criminals. Please call the Derry NH Police if you have any information, there is a reward in this case.

    Derry Police- 603 432 6111

    Fox 25-https://bit.ly/4co15v9

    Patch-https://bit.ly/4a9pYJ4

    • 41 min
    Harmony Montgomery Update-Adam Montgomery has been convicted of murder in this heart wrenching case

    Harmony Montgomery Update-Adam Montgomery has been convicted of murder in this heart wrenching case

    Adam Montgomery's life was complete chaos, since conception. He was shooting heroin by seventeen and believe it of not it just got worse from there. He was in jail when Harmony was born and inexplicably fought tooth and nail for custody, despite being an abusive a-hole to the child and her addled mother. Adam is currently serving more than 20 years for unrelated gun theft charge, so add in the thirty years for the murder charge, and that'll be the last time Adam Montgomery hurts another innocent person. This case was a complete failure of our child protection services. Please share this case!

    NHPR-https://bit.ly/49DOF06

    CBS News-https://cbsn.ws/3wLByLK

    • 39 min
    (Replay)The Murder of James "Whitey" Bulger-Karma caught up with Whitey in 2018

    (Replay)The Murder of James "Whitey" Bulger-Karma caught up with Whitey in 2018

    In a stream of unending incompetence the federal government moved notorious gangster and murderer James "Whitey" Bulger was moved to a prison in West Virginia, despite knowing that confirmed violent, gangsters from Massachusetts were being housed there. Two violent gangsters discovered that Bulger would arrive at the prison shortly, actually both guards and inmates knew that Whitey was on the way. Bulger lasted less than twelve hours at Hazelton Prison. Two inmates are alleged to have entered Bulger's cell and used a padlock in a sock to assault the eighty-nine year old gang leader. The duo is also alleged to have removed Bulger's eyes and tongue. The murder trial is scheduled for late 2024. Did Karma make a house call to Bulger's cell? apparently so! Tune in for this one and please share!

    ABC News-https://abcn.ws/3NNz99t

    NBC News-https://nbcnews.to/3JsmiXB

    • 35 min
    Brianna Maitland Update-NEW INFORMATION-Are the Maitland and Maura Murray cases connected? Investigator Overacker thinks it's possible!

    Brianna Maitland Update-NEW INFORMATION-Are the Maitland and Maura Murray cases connected? Investigator Overacker thinks it's possible!

    PI Greg Overacker has been working the Brianna Maitland case for years. He has written a new book, "The Hunt for Brianna Maitland:The Relentless Pursuit of Answers to One of Vermont's Biggest Mysteries" Brianna went missing on March 19, 2004. There was a set of suspects originally, from NYC, but that avenue of investigation never panned out, the runaway theory seemed to take hold of the police at the outset of the investigation. Greg Overacker never believed the runaway aspect and all facts point to a targeted attack. Maura Murray went missing in February 9, 2004. Overacker makes a compelling case for a connection between the two cases...and he has a suspect! Greg also has revealed that he has been working on the Murray case, with this new connection. Join us for this interview and please share this episode!!!

    "The Hunt for Brianna Maitland:The Relentless Pursuit of Answers to One of Vermont's Biggest Mysteries" by Greg Overacker-https://www.bloatedtoe.com/north-country-store/product/the-hunt-for-brianna-maitland/

    Wikipedia-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Brianna_Maitland

    Boston Confidential's Episode on Brianna Maitland-https://www.buzzsprout.com/1117268/14241610

    Boston Confidential's Episode on Maura Murray-https://www.buzzsprout.com/1117268/13917097

    • 40 min
    Darryl "God" Whiting-In the late 80's early 90's "God" made millions in the Orchard Park Project, he ruined a generation selling crack

    Darryl "God" Whiting-In the late 80's early 90's "God" made millions in the Orchard Park Project, he ruined a generation selling crack

    Darryl "God" Whiting ran a 100+ member drug gang out of the Orchard Park public housing project in the early 90's. The operation is said to have overseen a 24hr a day crack distribution business, that wrought havoc in Roxbury. He was celebrated as a local hero, while simultaneously decimating the entire neighborhood. Darryl also had legitimate businesses and a thriving "Social Club" in Grove Hall, however it was merely a front for selling drugs. "God's" reign lasted about 4-5 years, making at times $100,000 a day. The organization was ultimately penetrated by a maverick undercover Boston Housing police officer Jeff Coy. Coy and other cops brought the "New York Boys" down and the prison sentences were legendary. Darry Whiting received a life sentence for leading this sprawling criminal organization. The housing development was largely ruined by Whiting's organization. Please share this episode!

    Boston Phoenix -https://bit.ly/49sXZDF

    Justia-https://bit.ly/48fq6VK

    In Too Deep-https://imdb.to/49cU79Z

    Taking it to another level-https://amzn.to/3SA9d2k

    • 35 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
461 Ratings

461 Ratings

Hersey10 ,

Recommended.

Excellent true crime podcast. Especially for those of us in the Boston area.

Jed Duffy ,

Best Podcast

Thanks Barry, keep up your great work trying to uncover corruption in the Beantown.

mommyandbell ,

Best in Beantown

I am so happy I came across this podcast. I love all the current cases mixed in with the mob/fbi.. which I would love a full show/ deep dive on the ladder! Barry sounds like a young version of my grandpa — an Italian from boston. There’s a certain authenticity that comes from hearing stories about the mob from someone like Barry. There’s so much more to dig into between the providence and boston life that people are still afraid to talk about I’m going to email you Barry thank you for all your content it’s amazing!

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