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John ‘The Executioner’ Martorano describes series of killings allegedly ordered by ‘Whitey’ Bulger

BOSTON — Former hitman John “The Executioner” Martorano has described more killings as he testifies for a second day in the racketeering trial of James “Whitey” Bulger in Boston.

On Tuesday, Martorano gave chilling details about murders he committed after they were ordered by Bulger and his partner, Stephen “The Rifleman” Flemmi. He also described a 1975 killing he said Bulger and Flemmi did themselves

Martorano said Bulger and Flemmi shot Edward Connors in a phone booth because they were afraid he would tie them to the 1973 killing of a Bulger rival.

Martorano served 12 years in prison after admitted killing 20 people. Twelve of those people were killed while Martorano was working with Bulger and Flemmi.

Bulger’s defense team, meanwhile, attempted to portray former Bulger associate John Martorano as a ruthless serial killer who would do anything for money, MyFoxBoston.com reported.

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