For Immediate Release
November 29, 2000

Washington D.C.
FBI National Press Office

FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives - James J. Bulger

The Federal Bureau of Investigation today announced that a reward of up to $1 million is being offered for information leading to the arrest of James J. Bulger, one of the FBI's
"Ten Most Wanted Fugitives". The increased reward money follows additional charges in the form of a superseding racketeering indictment returned against Bulger by the United States Attorney's Office in Boston, Massachusetts. This indictment, handed down on September 28, 2000, charges Bulger for his role in numerous murders relating to his leadership of an organized crime group that controlled extortion, drug deals, and other illegal activities in the Boston area from the early 1970s through the mid-1980s.

In the indictment, Bulger is specifically charged with participating in the murders of 18 individuals as part of his racketeering activities. He is thought to have promoted and protected his criminal ventures by engaging in extensive and violent efforts to obstruct justice. Bulger faces a maximum sentence of life in prison and maximum fines of
up to $3,500,000. He also faces criminal forfeiture of $10 million in assets. Bulger has been a fugitive since his disappearance in 1995.

As a result of this new information, the FBI is issuing a new Top Ten wanted poster of Bulger. This poster reflects the increased reward money and provides the American public with new information on Bulger. Introduced on this poster is a new photograph of Bulger, taken in 1994 just before his disappearance, as well as the new alias Mark Shapeton, thought to have been used by Bulger. The updated charges against Bulger, most of which are based on the federal racketeering indictment, are also included.

The FBI placed James J. Bulger on its "Ten Most Wanted Fugitives" list on August 19, 1999. It is believed that the publicity generated by the Top Ten program may assist in apprehending Bulger.

Bulger was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on September 3, 1929. He is described as a white male, five feet and seven inches tall, weighing 150 pounds, with white/silver hair and blue eyes. He has used other names including Jimmy Bulger, James Joseph Bulger, James J. Bulger, Jr., James Joseph Bulger, Jr., Thomas F. Baxter, Tom Marshall, and Tom Harris.

Bulger is thought to be accompanied by his female companion, Catherine Elizabeth Greig. She is also wanted by federal authorities having been charged with harboring a federal fugitive. She is described as a white female, born on April 3, 1951, five feet and six inches tall, weighing 130 to 150 pounds, with a thin build, dyed blonde hair, and blue eyes. Greig has also used the names Helen Marshall and Carol Shapeton. She is known to frequent beauty salons.

Bulger and Greig are known to be fond of animals and may frequent animal shelters. They have traveled extensively throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, and Mexico.

James J. Bulger has exhibited a violent temper and reportedly carries a knife at all times. He should be considered armed and extremely dangerous. Individuals with information concerning Bulger or Greig should contact their nearest FBI office. If outside the United States, contact the nearest United States Embassy or Consulate. Further information about these fugitives is available on the FBI's Internet Home Page at http://www.fbi.gov.