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Offline Chris_

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Key witness in ‘Whitey’ Bulger trial found dead outside Boston
« on: July 18, 2013, 04:05:42 PM »
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Key witness in ‘Whitey’ Bulger trial found dead on the side of a road outside Boston

The body of a key witness in James 'Whitey’ Bulger's racketeering trial was discovered on the side of a road Wednesday by a jogger west of Boston.

Stephen "Stippo" Rakes, 59, was allegedly extorted by Bulger and considered one of the most determined alleged victims who waited a decade to testify, The Boston Globe reported.

The Globe reported that Rakes has been a fixture for six weeks at Bulger's trial and was told recently that he would not get the chance to testify.

The Middlesex County district attorney's office confirmed Rakes' identity in a press release Thursday. There were no obvious signs of trauma, a statement said. The medical examiner is conducting an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death.
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Re: Key witness in ‘Whitey’ Bulger trial found dead outside Boston
« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2013, 04:17:22 PM »
Bush did it.

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Re: Key witness in ‘Whitey’ Bulger trial found dead outside Boston
« Reply #2 on: August 02, 2013, 07:42:42 PM »
Died from poisoned iced coffee

A statement from Ryan’s office said Rakes and Camuti met for coffee at a McDonalds in Waltham on July 16 and Camuti purchased two iced coffees, one of which he allegedly laced with two teaspoons of potassium cyanide before giving it to Rakes to drink.

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/08/02/bulger-defense-nears-end-unclear-if-reputed-mobster-will-testify/#ixzz2arWbfYnK
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Re: Key witness in ‘Whitey’ Bulger trial found dead outside Boston
« Reply #3 on: August 03, 2013, 03:02:24 AM »
I never like iced coffee. Now I'll never get one again. I'll stick to my iced tea.
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