Boston Confidential Beantown's True Crime Podcast

An unflinching look at Boston's criminal underbelly. The host Barry Maguire, a twenty year 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
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Dec. 1, 2025

The Boston Strangler 1962- 13 victims, the police were stymied, until a local sex fiend confessed

Send us a text 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 ...
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Raymond Patriarca "The Man" New England's Undisputed Godfather
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Nov. 18, 2025

Raymond Patriarca "The Man" New England's Undisputed Godfather

Send us a text 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 m...
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A mini-update on the Canton Cast of Characters, is this simply Karma in action?
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Nov. 10, 2025

A mini-update on the Canton Cast of Characters, is this simply Karma in action?

Send us a text 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...
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Sean Ellis Part 2 -Replay- The Netflix Series Trial 4 is a farce and that's being generous
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Nov. 4, 2025

Sean Ellis Part 2 -Replay- The Netflix Series Trial 4 is a farce and that's being generous

Send us a text 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 has...
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The 99 pub massacre 1995-The bottom of Boston's underworld, leaves four dead in a crowded pub
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Oct. 28, 2025

The 99 pub massacre 1995-The bottom of Boston's underworld, leaves four dead in a crowded pub

Send us a text 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...
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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.
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Oct. 20, 2025

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.

Send us a text 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...
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Recent Blog Posts

Maureen was a great guest on Boston Confidential, she has another book out, looks great!
June 21, 2021

Maureen was a great guest on Boston Confidential, she has another book out, looks great!

https://cbsloc.al/3zJDn95
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Ugh! Rod Matthews had that 4th parole hearing
June 17, 2021

Ugh! Rod Matthews had that 4th parole hearing

A huge thank you to J. Fitz for this heads up, here is a Boston Globe link on this mope's parole. This solid citizen bashed his friend's head in with a baseball bat, because he wanted to know what it was like to kill someone, do you want to get in a…
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Update on Molly Bish case-click link below
June 16, 2021

Update on Molly Bish case-click link below

https://bit.ly/3xj8F4x
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Reviews

5 stars

"Started listening every am on my way to work. Great podcast, can’t wait for the next one"

ErinM11 | July 24, 2020

Boston Confidential!!

"Southie Native here!!! I miss the accent and have listened to every episode so far. Great job Barry! You have really done your research on each episode and thank you for doing this!!!"

Nick from Southie | Sept. 9, 2020

Excellent podcast

"Especially enjoy the multi-part episodes about Whitey, FBI, Winter Hill. More content on police corruption, State Police, Karen Read type reviews would be well timed and enjoyable."

Marcovonmarco | Jan. 31, 2024

A Southie Raconteur

"Barry’s storytelling style keeps the listener engaged and feels natural. Like many true Bostonians, he is honest, fair, quick witted, and modest! Barry’s smooth intonation and unique phrasing remind…"

judesusie | Jan. 30, 2024

Best in Beantown

"I am so happy I came across this podcast. I love all the current cases mixed in with the mob/fbi.. which I would love a full show/ deep dive on the ladder! Barry sounds like a young version of my gra…"

mommyandbell | Feb. 24, 2024

Top-notch Local Coverage

"I live on the North Shore and wanted to follow the Karen Read case. This is superb, well-informed, authentic local coverage. The narrator is professional and well-qualified to cover the case.13th …"

FloraSara | June 26, 2024
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