James "Whitey" Bulger | Mental Health & Personality

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Wouldn't he have to understand that specific art?

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especially Dali

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[@mrkeogh]

His younger brother William Bulger was a very successful and powerful figure in Boston politics. Despite Whitey being a notorious criminal there has never been any evidence that they ever colluded or Whitey looked for favours from William. It's an interesting example of how psychopathy can be affected by environment: William wasn't a sociopath and succeeded despite adversity. Whitey was, and ended up a killer.

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He had a son he loved a great deal who died of Reye Syndrome and that seemed to affect his anger as well. Thank you Dr Grande. 👍🌹

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dude . did you make this video because of my comment on the james bulger (child killer )case ??? you are an absolute gentleman and scholar my good sir i’ve had the pleasure of being pinned in your comments before, and i really dig the love u show your fans. for real. it’s amazing

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Dr. Grande's extra jokes are at the very end!

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[@scottpreston5074]

Love the humour at the end!

[@mikelobrien]

James "Whitey" Bulger had a brother William (still living, born 1934) who was a high-level Massachusetts politician for many years. Perhaps that played into the reason why Whitey was selected to be an informant by the FBI despite his high rank in the mob. Both my parents were from Boston, and my dad knew the Bulger family indirectly (being around the same age as them). I remember the frequent incorrect guesses as to where Whitey was hiding out. Wish my dad was still alive when Whitey was captured -- it would have made his day. Thanks for another great video, Dr. Grande!

[@mikelobrien]

@@lesliecas2695 I don't think so. I just know the family was well-known in Massachusetts. I know very little else about the Bulgers, but do you think there was corruption in the Boston FBI office?

[@NosyFella]

@@lesliecas2695 the FBI and CIA have always cooperated with organised criminal gangs so I'd be utterly shocked if they weren't corrupt with Bulger.

[@mikelobrien]

@@lesliecas2695 Interesting! That could explain why he was killed in prison. I doubt anyone will ever know the whole story.

[@laurat1129]

Mikel OBrien, my whole family comes from Boston, South Boston, Charlestown, Cambridge, and the suburb where not only the other FBI agent lived, but members of the WHG and Italian mafia did, too. Fortunately, there are no bank robbers or criminals in my family, but we did have BPD and detectives in the bunch. Anyway, it was quite a surprise that after so many years of asking, "Where's Whitey", he was found living near me in Santa Monica. To answer your question: Yes, Whitey's brother, William "Billy" Bulger was Pres. of the Mass. Senate for 18 yrs, the longest in state history, and was no doubt kept in there because of his association with Whitey, though I think Billy feared his brother, too.

[@laurat1129]

Leslie CAS, yes, the Boston FBI office was corrupt then. (One of the agents involved lived in my town, and my sister knew his daughter.) By the way, though I'm not a fan of Howie Carr's politics, his book, The Brothers Bulger, is a great true crime read for anyone interested in learning more.

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I like Dr. Grande’s nonchalant use of prison lingo!

[@cindyrhodes]

I absolutely adore Dr. Grande's method of organization of his videos. He sets up all the facts and makes it easy to follow his analyses. On the topic of Whitey B., I try to remember to have compassion for everyone, but some people are such jerks that they make it difficult to do that. Thank you, Dr. Grande, for another awesome commentary and analysis!!! 🧜‍♀️ 🧜‍♀️ 🧜‍♀️ 🧜‍♀️ 🧜‍♀️ 🧜‍♀️ 🧜‍♀️ 🧜‍♀️ 🧜‍♀️ 🧜‍♀️

[@Jared_Wignall]

Quite interesting. White Bulger is quite an interesting man, despite being a pretty violent person. Thanks for the video Dr. Grande.

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Very engaging and interesting Dr. Grande! You just made my day :) This was an amazing video! Amazing just like you! Keep being you and keep making AWESOME videos! Hope you have a wonderful rest of your day! Much love💕☺️

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This is who I thought of when I saw the James Bulger title from the other day.

[@Level30Commoner]

Me too!

[@immanny85]

Ha - same here

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Oh, this is another one??? I was wondering what happened there.

[@calico-kat-mom6204]

I thought that too that child's death, still haunts me today it's just haunting

[@SP-ni3ps]

Love it when we get the "outtake" cracks at the end.

[@EricPetersen2922]

I was at the pool room about a mile away from where they caught him. We heard lots of helicopters, wondered what was happening. About 5-7 minutes later it was on TV. What was especially interesting is a guy there grew up in Southy (spelling?) and knew the back story. Was a surreal moment. I had followed his story for years. Hiding in plain sight-who would have thought? Great video!!

[@laurat1129]

That "pool room" wouldn't have been a Boston sports bar in Santa Monica, the name of which I forget now, would it? Anyway, for Bostonians in LA, Whitey's capture was surreal, as you said, because he was truly "hiding in plain sight". (Also, for future reference in telling your story, it's spelled "Southie" ;)

[@EricPetersen2922]

The pool room is House of Billiards on the corner of Wilshire & 20th. He was caught on 4th or 5th & ~Wilshire. The helicopters were so low and loud we knew something big was going down. Thx for the spelling lesson-not my strong suit.

[@EricPetersen2922]

laura t I answered you above. Southie got it!!! ;-)

[@TheTerrylwg]

Another good one! Very interesting. I'll take this analysis/non-diagnosis as the final say on the case. We can close the book on James "Whitey" Bulger now.

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@PrettyNeckslashes crazy

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As someone with a few mental health problems, this is funny but also like... be careful with self diagnosing. I went on a stint of trying to figure out my problems, but inevitably left it to the professionals I see.

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@@Hinatafan4ever666 i agree...it was a joke but maybe insensitive..I didn't mean it to be and agree with you and can say the same from my experience.

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Another great video Dr Grande. More outtakes please!

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I think so too! I asked for that about a month ago. Hope Dr. Grande does an analysis of them someday! :-)

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Hello doctor Grande 😉 would you mind to do analysis of Chester Bennington from Linkin Park please? Thanks 😊

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You're a mind reader...Thanks ❗🇵🇷🇱🇷👍✌️

[@san-judas]

I love those bloopers at the end.

[@Attabasca]

As always, love the extra takes at the end!

[@evanb1470]

He wasnt the top guy in Boston. He was just the top guy in Southie. The Italians actually ran Boston and that is why the FBI wanted him as an informant.

[@cheyennebonnell7073]

He was head of the Winter Hill Gang, one of the most successful organized crime groups. The WHG was a loose confederation of all the big names in organized crime!

[@evanb1470]

@@cheyennebonnell7073 The Patriarca family ran New England and that includes Boston. The WHG ran what they let them.

[@kkheflin3]

@@evanb1470 Y'all know too much about the Mafia gangs!!!

[@mozzarellatwix]

Whitey only became the top guy in Boston because he gave the FBI just enough info to take down the Angiulos. Even then, he was given a lot more credit for his "tips" because Connolly idolized him.

[@evanb1470]

@@kkheflin3 lol. Thanks!

[@CB-ke9rs]

Oh.My. God😂😂 After the bonus reel, I was so distracted I forgot what the video was about and my comment! Cracking up over here...😂😂

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Thank you for expanding on the serial killer archetype. I, once more, had a simplistic understanding of what a serial killer IS. Videos every day is a total treat.

[@psychcorp4449]

Perhaps not surprisingly, Bulger did not like Johnny Depp's portrayal of him in the movie "Black Mass." Indeed, as noted by other commenters, Dr. Grande's presentations have become a welcomed regular event to be intellectually savored. Thank you so much.

[@jamiehoover9348]

Yesssss! I been hoping you would do an analysis of Whitey Bulger , couldn't click fast enough!!!!! Thanx doc!

[@wojciechchmiel2443]

Thank You Dr. Grande so much for your in-depth anelyses. I am an internal diseases specialist in Poland so superficially it does not have much in common with psychiatric issues but of course it does, you know what I mean. I admire your contribution to mental health issues via youtube greatly. Take care. Sorry for my grammar Engish is not my native tongue

[@EmW.254]

Can you please analyse Jonathan Swan's interview with Trump. I've just discovered your videos, excellent work!

[@franmellor9843]

A *lock in a sock* sounds like he was killed by Dr Seuss!

[@grmpEqweer]

The man had in his hand, A lock in a sock, And with that he gave James, A tre-men-dous knock! A knock on his head with a lock in a sock! And straight upon the floor old man James, he did flop! 😳

[@quester09]

a rat in a hat did the deed and that's that

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@@quester09 👏

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Lol

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Priceless!

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Dr. Grande has such a great sense of humour. Interesting and entertaining analyses every time

[@Katerina9256]

Hi Dr Grande! Haven't had a chance to view this video yet but my husband has a show on right now about the 'weepy-voiced killer'...omg you gotta do this one!

[@Dana-712FifthAve]

Ah, whitey’s analysis! So interesting 🤔. Great analysis Dr. Grande!

[@1313MockingBird_Lane]

Dr.Grande, any interest in doing a video on "Lucky" Luciano, very interesting person in terms of the fact of him being a "Made Man", first Boss of the Genovese Family. For Italians, Sicilians in particular, they have to be able to trace your family to the old country, its really called La Cosa Nostra, or the Mafia, if you prefer to call it that, all it means is "our thing" (in Sicily). Anyway, he was this criminal, but during WW2 he helped the American Forces get into Italy through Sicily, because the Sicilians, for the most part hated Mussolini...his part in helping the allied forces is highly debated, but I do believe they did use the help of the Sicilian Mafioso, but who knows...interesting story

[@NosyFella]

The CIA allowed Luciano and the sicilian mafia to traffic drugs into Europe in return for supressing the Italian Communist Party after ww2. Was part of Operation Gladio.

[@JP-wx6uh]

Just watched "Black Mass" and saw you did a video on Bulger. He brought a lot of people down with him and messed up a lot of people's lives.

[@CassandraWood0177]

Yep those darn consent forms have fine print nobody reads.

[@michaellear6904]

The Devil is in the detail....

[@blazefairchild465]

Thank you Dr.Grande ,I appreciated this one so much. Great video.

[@Level30Commoner]

From everything I have heard and read about James Bulger, I gained the impression that he'd been a very smart, dangerous and callous individual. But despite matching several personality factors of the OCEAN model as you mentioned in your video, I think, that he just fits perfectly with other highly "succesful" crime figures of the 20th and 21st century. The only significant difference I see, was his ability to stay alive and free for such an extended time period without the protection of a criminal organization. And I have little doubt that he would have had a far more productive and less destructive life if he'd grown up in a more normal environment.

[@lyrickoner]

No doubt more productive, but probably an equally, if not more destructive life.

[@richardmilliken8705]

Whitey would've made a killing on Wall Street!

[@Richard-Freeman]

You do the O.C.E.A.N. thing every time and somehow prevent it from being obnoxious (even when binging). That's some skill.

[@somethingyousaid5059]

Great analysis of a contemptibly interesting person. Thank you sir.

[@jamesheady7216]

Thanks for another interesting video, and I loved the line about reading the book upside down, as well as the out-takes at the end.

[@MolyBDenum-lh3wy]

I would love for Dr. Grande to provide an analysis on the mess that is my life 😒 along with his sassy humor...I want him to roast the heck outta me 🔥🔥🔥

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Molybdenum - LOL, that’s so funny 😂

[@laurat1129]

No doubt, your favorite part will be the OCEAN acronym.

[@jet9385]

Can you discuss the Chris Benoit murder case?

[@pamieintexas2012]

I’ve seen several docs on that tragedy and they all point to years of traumatic brain injuries and steroid use.

[@jet9385]

@@pamieintexas2012 I've seen lots of documentaries on the subject too. I just think it would make for a great analysis video. There's so much to unpack and understand in that case, beyond the steroid use and CTE.

[@Little_Italy768]

Ohhhh that’s a good case to analyze!! Tragic. R.I.P to his family. Despite his success in the ring Chris became a monster and died a monster.

[@WookieMullet]

Thanks Dr Grande well done per usual 👍

[@polarbearsrus6980]

Great insight on the informant issue, his being too high level. I don't think of mafioso as "serial" killers, excellent point. Enjoyed this one, thanks! Please consider doing J. Edgar Hoover, he was quite unique in the annals of time and crime.

[@emhanson10]

Dr. Grande, would you please make a video about Erika Murray and her house of horrors?

[@deb-deb17]

I am a few days late in viewing this, but as usual Dr. G offers up a top drawer video, thank you.

[@hiiichristinaa371]

Hey Doc, loving the education here. One tip: Tony Soprano. Especially how he struggles with feelings, his mother, anxiety attacks...Dr Melfi...there so much there.

[@johnwayne5365]

I think Charles Whitman would be a perfect subject for a video like this.

[@daisymaefrench4041]

Absolutely, total nutcase.

[@MsTammi125]

I never know who you'll speculate on next, thanks for the surprise. Great video as always 👍👏

[@kavitadeva]

I was glad you mentioned MK Ultra Mind Control and did not refer to it as a conspiracy theory. That is very scary stuff Thank you Dr. Grande.

[@ua2381]

Love your humor! I asked a question that I thought wasn't exactly related to this case before seeing the whole video. But, you actually answered it towards the end! Had to go back and delete my question. Lol Clue number one: watch the whole video before asking a question. Even if you think it doesn't pertain to the video you might be surprised to hear the answer in the video. Learned my lesson. 😄

[@HelloKittysFriend418]

oh my god! i've had the Black Mass book sitting on my desk all summer and never wouldve thought Dr. Grande would discuss him!! maybe i should finally get to reading it lol

[@debbiemilam2204]

Great topic, great jokes all by the great Dr. . Grande.

[@angelahamon6730]

I've been so excited for this since the Blacklist producers said Bulger was the inspiration for Red's character. Thank you!!!

[@vshazam]

They add those extra years to life sentences in case the convict is somehow able to successfully appeal the life sentences but not the additional sentence. He'd still have to serve the 5 years then, which is practically still a life sentence at 80 years old

[@rosemKate]

I love your videos and your humour! I’m literally binge watching during this pandemic!!!!!! 🥰

[@nicoledidyk2669]

Thanks for another succinct in depth look at a notorious true crime figure. Off topic: I'd love to hear your thoughts on the personality and mental health issues of Jack Kerkorian.

[@icturner23]

I love your slightly tortured analogies, like the ‘How to Recruit an Informant’ book here.

[@chloeoflaherty8136]

Would love to see a mental health and personality video on mr robot!! Love your videos ❤️

[@LaMaestra2102]

Great line about becoming a lawyer! Too true. Excellent look at your edits. Very funny, Dr.G.😂😄

[@grishnank1]

Very good piece.

[@emmaclaydon5435]

I would love to hear your thoughts on Gang stalking & targeted individuals. I only recently heard about it and it seems like an interesting topic. Also I’m going to keep asking for a the cannibal cop Gilberto Valle video please and thank you

[@betsygraham8628]

It would be interesting to add his brother into your report. He was the exact opposite of James. He was a Boston politician, college professor spoke Latin and probably used his connections to protect James.

[@Aleksaa888]

Can you please analyze “the gang” in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia? I would pay for that.

[@Aleksaa888]

Dee, Dennis, Mac, Charlie, Frank, perhaps Cricket.... etc... i’m sorry for asking

[@emhanson10]

Yes!! Great idea!

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Oooomg yeeeeeees

[@ashleyonix4622]

😂😂😂😂

[@ashleyonix4622]

He needs to analyze Dennis asap

[@koreenalaw8644]

Excellent video ! As always !!

[@KujahKalade]

Your passion for comedy is slowly starting to show.

[@painwarriorprincess5120]

Thank you for this! Whitey Bulger seemed to have little to no concern about the violence he either committed or ordered, acting instead as if he was ordering something as ordinary as coffee at a diner. It's both fascinating and frightening as hell to know how nonchalant someone could be about it, and how the FBI didn't necessarily sanction his behavior but they totally knew the kind of guy Whitey was and what he was doing (regardless of what he told them or the reasons he gave for his actions). Johnny Depp as Whitey and Joel Edgerton as John Connolly in "Black Mass" were great!

[@kaym.2854]

Note to the public. Do not name your child James Bulger.

[@kaym.2854]

@@kaship98 loll something like that.

[@ThepPixel]

@Countess yeah he did that video last week

[@terrywickham781]

Why not ;0( ?

[@terrywickham781]

@@spiritmatter1553 Good one, lol!

[@beevie4081]

I agree. If your last name is Bulger, the first name really needs to be Richard.

[@briesthoughts2261]

Yay Dr. Grande!!! 👏👏👏

[@susieqsevenable]

Bulger was a beast. Amazing, crazy, intellectual, lethal. 🤯☠️. Thanks again Dr. Todd for taking on another unbelievable personality! ❤️

[@Throatzillaaa]

Dr. Grande, we want a Q&A! Like if you also would love to learn a lil more about your fave youtuber, Todd Grande!

[@kkheflin3]

I know right? I wish Dr. G would do a live stream! Wouldn't that be fun!

[@mcd5478]

Excellent video. 💗💖💗 Bulger is certainly no hero.

[@gcham1209]

"crime pay/law school" was funny. but that blooper-esque ending.....BAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!

[@nekishabrown-jolie7992]

Could you do an analysis on "Girl,Interrupted" ... could you analyze Susan and Lisa!?!?!?!

[@pamieintexas2012]

Every time I’ve had plastic surgery I’ve always checked that box, because hey.......you just never know.

[@CAborn1112]

You would make a great criminal profiler or in a profession that helped law enforcement in some way.

[@ThaTruFily]

Waiting for that ending of edited-out comedic parts. Delightful!

[@martysmith2159]

I loved the cabin and ending up with a pile of woods. Never ceases to make me laugh out loud!

[@TheMateoFischerShow]

It's clear: James Bulger thought he was playing Grand Theft Auto 5.

[@GradyPhilpott]

It would have been interesting to know more about why he was killed. Was it just a bunch of inmates who thought he needed some comeuppance, or was it an actual hit job orchestrated from the outside. Maybe no one will ever know.

[@durkdiggler4346]

The guy who killed him is in there for life so killing a rat is only gonna help his stature in prison.

[@elainegreen5855]

"...would they end up with a pile of boards?" LoL Love the outtakes : )

[@rp338]

Being from Boston originally I heard a lot from locals who actually knew him. Can’t wait to see what you say. I was always shocked by locals mostly my grandparents’ generation who had positive things to say about him. That he supported those in his community including the elderly . If he considered you a part of the southie community he is said to have been generous and protective. Yet he did such horrible things as I have heard those stories too. He sounded like he oddly compartmentalized his actions.

[@laurat1129]

Rebecca Phillips, same here, so many family connections in Southie, etc. As I said above in response to someone else's comment, in such insular and tightknit communities, what were these people going to say otherwise if they wanted to stay on Whitey's good side. Also, his brother Billy, who ruled the State House for so long, probably owed his career to Whitey but also feared for his own life, too.

[@rp338]

Thanks Laura that’s a good point. Some of these people i heard from spoke about him long after he went on the run. Maybe many people had something to fear but some sounded so genuine in liking him. Then there is the flip side. A cab driver in Revere Ma told me a story how whitey and his crew tortured a man in the Wonderland dog park before killing him. Not for enjoyment but to strike terror into anyone who heard what happened. It certainly stayed with me.

[@JKDVIPER]

Good one Todd. I was curious to see what you think. I found it!

[@terrywickham781]

Bulger was intellectually curious, he read books on TRUE CRIME ;0(. lol

[@ajhproductions2347]

Oh wow I dont know how I missed the end, and its cut together so well! We need more outtakes dr Grande!!! I'm still waiting for your stand up comedy hour DVD to come out! Haha

[@michellemanning5706]

Hi Dr Grande I’m watching this all way from Australia I was wondering if it’s possible u could do a report on Christian Longo 😊

[@nathansvensson1683]

Technically Mafia is Italian. He was Irish mob. My eyes lit up when I saw this on my feed. Lived in Boston on and off for 12 years (but British)

[@JessHull]

I found your analyses of this topic to be interesting.

[@malenaqueteimporta5729]

I’m a therapist and your analysis is certainly in depth, educational and lately very entertaining. Keep it going Dr. Grande. Quick question, are you of Latino or Hispanic ancestry? You know with the last name Grande.

[@bluecollarbisexual2208]

More great content! Keep it coming!

[@emperorspock3506]

Books with the table of contents at the end are very common actually (just not as widespread in English-language literature), and the typical rule of thumb for typesetters is to place it at the beginning of the book if it's are reference or textbook (so that you can immediately find what you need), and at the end of the book if it's fiction (so that the chapter names don't spoil anything).

[@kristoffseisler2163]

Did we plant this idea in his head when we talked about misunderstanding the other title?

[@anitalassiter4266]

We may be somehow manipulating Dr. Grande because I wanted bloopers or jokes at the end. Lol!

[@browniehendricks3726]

You are the real deal. You are a great researcher and even better teacher. Love your deadpan comedy style with this one. Would you consider one on The Manson girls.

[@lf9341]

His brother William was a politician in Boston. It was in the Old Harbor Housing Projects of South Boston where both brothers got their start. "The Bulger brothers were the twin pillars of reality," said Peter Gelzinis, a South Boston native who has spent years covering the Bulger saga for The Boston Herald. "Billy controlled the politics in a very, very, very political neighborhood. And Whitey controlled the streets in a very tough neighborhood," Gelzinis added.