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Neil Welch

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Neil Welch
Welch in 1968
Born(1926-08-09)August 9, 1926
DiedJune 29, 2017(2017-06-29) (aged 90)
Alma materOmaha University
Creighton University Law School
OccupationFBI agent

Neil J. Welch (August 9, 1926 – June 29, 2017), nicknamed "Jaws",[1] was an American FBI agent. He was perhaps best known for masterminding in the Abscam[2] sting operation.[3]

Life and career

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Welch was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota.[4] He attended North High School, Omaha University and Creighton University Law School.[1]

In 1951, Welch joined the FBI as a special agent.[5] He retired in 1980.[6]

Welch died on June 29,[3] 2017, at the age of 90.

References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Neil Welch Named Justice Secretary". The Lexington Herald. Lexington, Kentucky. May 8, 1980. p. 1. Retrieved February 18, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "Neil J. Welch". Heafey Hoffman Dworak Cutler Mortuaries & Crematory. 29 June 2017. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  5. ^ "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. Closed access icon
  6. ^ "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. Closed access icon