Deep within the dark underbelly of Boston, Massachusetts, a gang of 11 masterminds orchestrated a heist for the ages – the infamous $1 million Brinks robbery. And at the center of the operation was James Ignatius Faherty, a notorious figure who has managed to evade capture for over six years. Recently added to the FBI’s list of Ten Most Wanted Fugitives, Faherty’s trail has finally gone cold, but the chilling tale of the Brinks robbery remains.
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Key Facts
- State: MA
- Category: Organized Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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