Neil Welch
Neil Welch | |
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| Born | August 9, 1926 Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | June 29, 2017 (aged 90) |
| Alma mater | Omaha University Creighton University Law School |
| Occupation | FBI agent |
Neil John Welch[1] (August 9, 1926 – June 29, 2017), nicknamed "Jaws",[2] was an American FBI agent. He was perhaps best known for masterminding in the Abscam[3] sting operation.[4]
Life and career
Welch was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota.[5] He attended North High School, Omaha University and Creighton University Law School.[2]
In 1951, Welch joined the FBI as a special agent.[6] He retired in 1980.[7]
Welch died on June 29,[4] 2017, at the age of 90.
References
- ^ Roberts, Sam (2017-07-11). "Neil Welch, F.B.I. Mastermind in Abscam Sting Operation, Dies at 90". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on 30 January 2018. Retrieved 2026-02-06.
- ^ a b Mercer, Marcella (July 3, 2017). "An Omaha native and FBI agent nicknamed 'Jaws' for his toughness once talked an escaped serial killer into surrendering". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- ^ "Neil Welch Named Justice Secretary". The Lexington Herald. Lexington, Kentucky. May 8, 1980. p. 1. Retrieved February 18, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Roberts, Sam (July 11, 2017). "Neil Welch, F.B.I. Mastermind in Abscam Sting Operation, Dies at 90". The New York Times. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- ^ "Neil J. Welch". Heafey Hoffman Dworak Cutler Mortuaries & Crematory. 29 June 2017. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- ^ "Chief of FBI's New York Office Is Selected As Secretary of Justice". The Dawson Springs Progress. Dawson Springs, Kentucky. June 12, 1980. p. 15. Retrieved February 18, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Former Buffalo FBI Chief Says Abscam Had Inspiration Here". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. November 14, 1984. p. 14. Retrieved February 18, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
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