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Car of Alleged Bulger Extortion Victim Car Found At Waltham Fast Food Spot, Sources Say
Stephen "Stippo" Rakes, 59, was told Tuesday he wouldn't be called to testify in Bulger's trial. He was found dead Wednesday.

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Stephen "Stippo" Rakes, 59, was told Tuesday he wouldn't be called to testify in Bulger's trial. He was found dead Wednesday.

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