Susan answers “why is it called Black Mass?”

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why is it called Black Mass?

Susan Chapter 13 of the book is titled "Black Mass". Black mass is a reference to an unholy agreement, or a deal with Satan. The chapter is about a dinner o…moreChapter 13 of the book is titled "Black Mass". Black mass is a reference to an unholy agreement, or a deal with Satan. The chapter is about a dinner on the ten year anniversary of Bulger and Flemmi working with agents Connolly and Morris. At the dinner the agents told the mobsters that basically the two mobsters could do whatever they wanted, short of killing someone, and the FBI agents would protect them, and warn them in the event of an indictment. The "Black Mass" is the formal agreement made between the agents and the mob men to protect each other.(less)

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