4. Whitey Bulger — The Gangster Who Stayed Home
James “Whitey” Bulger, the notorious Boston mob boss, evaded capture for 16 years by adopting a low-profile lifestyle. After fleeing Boston in 1995, he and his longtime girlfriend, Catherine Greig, settled in Santa Monica, California. There, they lived under the alias “Charles and Carol Gasko,” renting an unremarkable apartment and paying in cash. Bulger maintained a modest routine, avoiding attention and blending seamlessly into the community. His capture in 2011 was the result of a tip from a former neighbor who recognized him from an FBI public service announcement. (wbur.org)
