About Me

Richard E. Teahan is a retired Supervisory Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, where he spent more than two decades leading complex investigations, coordinating multi-agency task forces, and working on high-stakes criminal and fugitive cases across New England. His career placed him close to moments that most people only read about — including his involvement in the strategy and operations surrounding the pursuit and capture of James “Whitey” Bulger.

Rich continued his work in public safety and organizational leadership, first as Director of Security at TD Garden and later as an Internal Investigator with the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office. His work has focused on improving safety systems, strengthening investigative practices, supporting staff development, and upholding fairness and accountability inside institutions.

After retiring, Rich realized that much of what the public hears about these events comes filtered through headlines, dramatizations, and secondhand storytelling. He chose to participate in writing Face to Face with Whitey Bulger to provide a clear, firsthand account of what actually happened — what investigators were thinking, what decisions looked like in real time, and what the work really demanded of the people involved. Working with a professional co-writer allowed him to share that experience responsibly, accurately, and without glamorizing crime or violence.

Rich’s goal is not to relive notoriety, but to give readers context, nuance, and honesty: the pieces that often get lost when stories turn into legends. His perspective is shaped by years of leadership, public service, and collaboration with federal, state, and local partners, and by a lifelong belief that transparency helps people better understand both the strengths and the limits of law enforcement.