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Barry J. MaguireExplicit
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Date created
2020/06/13
Latest episode
2025/12/01
Average duration
37 min.
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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.
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The Boston Strangler 1962- 13 victims, the police were stymied, until a local sex fiend confessed
2025/12/01
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A severely abused child, raised in the depths of the great depression grows into a depraved sadist, that terrorized Boston in the early 1960's. The Boston Police were nowhere near finding the Boston Strangler, until he confessed. A sting of rapes conducted prior to the thirteen murders should have tripped Albert DeSalvo up, however his murderous rampage would not be prevented. There is so much more to the story, in fact did you know that the Boston Strangler escaped from prison and also sold woman's "chokers" from his jail cell? A remake of the movie "The Boston Strangler" originally starring Tony Curtis is beginning filming December 2021. The new movie reportedly stars Keira Knightly.
The victims of the Boston Strangler-Boston Globe
https://bit.ly/3wnFXjT
The Boston Strangler-Tony Curtis, Henry Fonda
https://amzn.to/3085PV5
The Boston Strangler Biography Channel A & E
https://bit.ly/3CU8MqL
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Raymond Patriarca "The Man" New England's Undisputed Godfather
2025/11/18
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Ray Patriarca was a complete hellion on the streets of Providence RI. He was named public enemy #1 in 1938. He was accused as an accessory to murder, armed robbery and an assortment of crimes. His boss got jacked up in a tax beef and Raymond assumed the big seat. He ruled the underworld with an iron fist and he oversaw the most profitable era in New England history.
"The Man" moved operations to the Federal Hill neighborhood of Providence, its remained there since 1952. Don't miss this episode!! Please share!
The Mob Museum-https://bit.ly/4hbaJD0
Go Local Providence-https://bit.ly/42ttoWa
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A mini-update on the Canton Cast of Characters, is this simply Karma in action?
2025/11/10
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New phone messages found on former trooper Proctor's phone, may sink Canton Sgt. Goode's 18yr career. A short time after Micheal Proctor's union attorney quit on him, an unknown person filed info-complaint with the Canton Police Department and subsequently, Goode was suspended with pay.
When will the offending texts be released to the public? Will there be criminal charges? There are 8-9 felony cases that maybe affected by proctor's childishness. Please share this episode!!
TB Daily News-https://bit.ly/47wk6uS
Boston.com-https://bit.ly/4nMyGmC
Sgt. Goode's Cross Examination
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Sean Ellis Part 2 -Replay- The Netflix Series Trial 4 is a farce and that's being generous
2025/11/04
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In order to believe Sean Ellis is innocent, you'd have to believe, the Boston Police Forensic Unit, took Letia Walker's fingerprints at the courthouse and then proceeded to place a print on the gun that killed Det Mulligan. Did the technology to conduct this conspiracy exist in 1993? Does it even exist now? Letia Walker, Sean Ellis's girlfriend, went on to testify that Sean brought the guns into her house. Mrs. Walker had ample opportunity to recant her testimony, why hasn't she? If you notice, she never denied she touched the gun. Why wouldn't the producers ask Mrs. Waker directly, if she touched the gun? She was sitting right there, on camera. The answer is if she answered truthfully Sean Ellis is guilty. This story proved too good to actually investigate. Trial 4 is so defendant slanted it should come with a warning label.
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The 99 pub massacre 1995-The bottom of Boston's underworld, leaves four dead in a crowded pub
2025/10/28
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Two factions of the Lusi clan, clashed in the North End the night before the shooting. A long simmering beef, pertaining to drug profits and neighborhood respect, came to a head inside a nintey-nine restaurant, at lunch time in Charlestown, Ma. Robert Lusi was known in the North End as a bully, however he was a made member of the mafia. He liked to use knives and threaten people. He was seen as a braggart and attention seeking gangster. His son Roman may have been worse, it had been said that Roman was a killer and he would kill for the smallest reason. This crew was battling with another crew, led by Bobby Lusi, Robert's other son. Bobby was also a capo in the mob, but with another family. This issue came to a head inside the pub. Five would be shot, four would not survive. Please share this episode!!
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Mass State police exhume body-Henry Bedard 1974-A true whodunnit, Henry did some xmas shopping and walked to a teenage hang out and was savagely beaten to death.
2025/10/20
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Henry was a typical 15yr old kid, growing up in an all American community, a throw back to a more neighborly time. Swampscott Ma. was largely crime free until this tragedy. The case was hampered by a torrential rain storm, prior to Henry's discover. The investigation went off the rails before it had even begun. Investigative blunders followed. There have been no true suspects in this case. Swampscott residents believe the killer could still be among them! Tune in toady and please give us a review on Apple Podcasts if possible. This case remains unsolved.
The true crime files
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The Boston Globe
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Sandra Birchmore-Update with Susanne Cleveland, does the ICK factor reduce public attention in this case?
2025/10/13
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Independent Researcher Susanne Cleveland joins Boston Confidential to provide an update on the Sandra Birchmore case. Does the high level nastiness and abuse, turn the public's and media attention in other directions?
It's certainly a difficult story to hear. Four law enforcement officers (one dog catcher) sexually abused a girl-woman, that originally came to them as a young teen, looking to join the police explorers program, in a search for meaning. Sandra was fully groomed and allegedly taken advantage of by these grown cops or quasi-law enforcement. There is a lot to catch up on, including the fact that a well known death penalty attorney has joined the defense team. All of those mentioned in the podcast have not, to date been convicted of any crime.
Michele Mcphee, Boston Magazine
https://bit.ly/472NFCH
Dateline-NBC
https://nbcnews.to/48Zqqfh
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Dorothy Goroshko-Did some abusive wannabe gangster, commit the perfect crime in 1974?
2025/10/06
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One of New England's most endearing mysteries, but should we classify it that way? Dorothy had a myriad of problems. She was divorced from a loser who couldn't pay support and was attracted to men with a fast lifestyle and little else to offer. In that spirit a relationship with John F. Bolton, a rough and tumble, stumble bum from Boston's West's End.
Bolton had just beaten a life sentence for the murder of a two year old step daughter in 1966, he served under a decade in a plea bargain. He was an abusive two time prison loser and Bolton was confirmed to escape a prison run hospital on an almost nightly basis. Dorothy went missing after a night of drinking at the Penalty Box bar, near Boston Garden. The story gets hazier from there, Bolton actually admitted to arguing with Dorothy, the night she disappeared. Dorothy and her Ford vehicle were never seen again. The case went cold almost immediately.
Please call the Boston Police Department at 617-343-4470
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(Replay) Jeffery Curley 1997 Part 1-Two maniacal pedophiles set their sights on 10yr Jeffery Curley, Metro-Boston would change permanently
2025/09/30
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In 1997 Sal Sicari lead his fellow pedophile Charles Jaynes to his neighbor in East Cambridge, Ma, ten year old Jeffery Curley. When Jeffery resisted their sexual advances, Jaynes placed a gas soaked rag over the child's mouth and used his obese body to suffocate Jeffery. The duo sexually defiled the boy's body and later dumped the body in coastal New Hampshire. The investigation quickly focuses on Sal Sicari, as he interjected himself into the investigation. Sicari confessed and implicated Jaynes very quickly. This crime shook Boston to it's core and it still resonates today. Please be advised this episode contains graphic content.
Daily Mail Link
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Find Law- Commonwealth v. Sicari
https://bit.ly/3n59mN3
Commonwealth v Jaynes
https://bit.ly/3n1VXpb
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Claus Von Bulow Part 1-Claus seemingly had it all, a fairy tale life, a virtual castle and vast wealth, what more could one want?
2025/09/23
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Before the OJ Simpson trial, the Claus Von Bulow case was the trial of the century. It was the first nationally televised criminal trial. This case has it all wealth, sex and murder. This case provides a peek into the secretive lives of socialites. Sunny Von Bulow inherited over 200 million dollars at age three. She was a constant on the Manhattan and Newport society scene and her apparently aristocratic husband Claus, fit right in. As the 1980's rolled around the talk of divorce was in the air, that certainly that concerned Claus. The case would culminate in a prolonged coma for Sunny and a possible life sentence for Claus Von Bulow. Tune in for more details!
Reversal of Fortune clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7gCydjomXE
State V Von Bulow Justia https://law.justia.com/cases/rhode-island/supreme-court/1984/475-a-2d-995.html
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Is there serial killer active in New England? Numerous local women HAVE been found dead, under quasi-similar fashion
2025/09/15
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In excess of ten women from New England have been found dead, some under eerily similar circumstances. The cases leave only the state of Maine exempt from the victim list. In conducting a rudimentary victimology, you come to find that several of the women had histories with addiction, domestic violence and generally, a tough life.
Police agencies including the Massachusetts State Police and Connecticut State Police do not believe that the cases are linked. In several of the cases perpetrators have already been arrested or strong suspects exist. There is no gathering task force coming, the cops simply need more. There is plenty of online interest, take look!
New York Post-https://bit.ly/4n4ZpeX
Fox 25-https://bit.ly/4gy0MjO
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(Replay) Station Nightclub Fire Part 2- Author Scott James discusses his new book on the tragedy
2025/09/08
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Station Nightclub Fire 2003-Scott James wrote the definitive book on the Station Nightclub Fire, in West Warwick, Rhode Island. The book "Trial By Fire" takes the reader by the lapels and propels them trough the actual fire and the grisly aftermath. The author also sheds light on some inaccurate local reporting and political maneuvering, that was uniquely Rhode Island. So many things had to go wrong at the same time in this case and they did. The difference between life and death was mere seconds. Don't miss this episode! The book is linked below!
Trial by Fire by Scott James https://bit.ly/3fLgcmt
Station Nightclub Fire Video-Extreme content be advised
https://bit.ly/3iwfVWr
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The Boston FBI Part 4-John Connolly becomes a member of the Winter Hill Gang, he actually forgot to cash his government pay checks
2025/09/03
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The unabashed FBI corruption in Boston continues. John Connolly helped Whitey Bulger and his crew kill; Richard Castucci in '76, Brian Halloran '82 John Callahan '82. He also ran cover for the gang against the Massachusetts State Police and the DEA. The FBI's assistance allowed the Winter Hill Gang to surpass the local mafia in earning power and underworld prestige, killing gangsters and civilians along the way. How many citizens would be alive today if the FBI were actual cops? Probably enough to field a football team. This series will leave you shaking your head.
Fox 25 Mass State Police
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FBI Malfeasance Continues into the twenty-first century
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The Murder of James "Whitey" Bulger-Karma caught up with Whitey in 2018 (Replay)
2025/08/25
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n 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
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Norfolk County Corruption Continues- Turtleboy's case is falling apart, CW's main witness is a nut
2025/08/18
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It appears that the case against Turleboy may be falling apart. The main witness in the case renamed the titles of video and articles to make them appear threatening to witnesses in this case, the state police didn't bother to check the evidence before presenting it to the grand jury, an obvious fraud upon the court.
Some legal experts predict an evidentiary hearing featuring Mrs. Kate Peter, who openly admits she has had an ax to grind against her former employer Aiden Kearney. This witness will likely have to confront this animus and explain how her drug problem led to the loss of her children and other chaos.
The first "special prosecutor" will likely be called as a witness in this case due to a host of questionable actions. The Commonwealth's case is shaky, but NORFOLK COUNTY! The slow drip corruption continues!
Contribute to Turtleboy's defense fund
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TB's Live Stream Regarding hearing
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Cheribee 🐝 2026/01/22
Sunshine
Barry you did an excellent review of this case with alleged murderer Devin Young. Reading the comments and input of random people who knew him and had...
Ms. Gosling 2025/11/19
Captivating storytelling that is factually based and drama free!
5⭐️ - If you like a podcast formatted like a news story - then Boston Confidential is for you!
Barry breaks down the case, focusing on the facts an...
D.Carley 2025/11/08
Smart, Authentic, and Addictive!
I’ve been a listener of Boston Confidential for a while now and as someone who grew up in Boston, I really appreciate how authentic this podcast feels...
TiggerWoooods 2025/11/11
Authentic opinions
Barry is fully myopic in his views. He regularly shares hearsay and his own opinions on what he believes must be true. I don’t blame him for that, but...
Asil7561 2025/10/28
Good!
I’m from Chicago and listen faithfully.
Jules01945 2025/10/24
Accurate and Concise with a True Boston Delivery!
Boston Confidential is definitely worth a listen! Barry does a great job in sharing the facts and his relatable commentary on true crime stories…I gre...
President -McKinley 2025/10/19
It’s Boston through and through
My only gribe is he constantly repeats himself. His thoughts over and over… but then again I honestly think it’s a Boston cultural thing great podcast
Jason Markinson 2025/08/04
Barry is the MAN, YA DIGGG!!?
I love Boston Confidential!
Barry is an excellent Host & has the ability to paint such a clear picture with his words, and it makes him great to list...
Baes21 2025/08/04
LOVE this podcast!
Barry, you are an extraordinary story teller! Your accent makes it even better listening every week. Keep up the great work!
Lorena 2025 2025/07/16
5 stars for Boston Confidential !
Every episode is told with real talk.
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