Neil Welch Explained
Neil J. Welch (August 9, 1926 – June 29, 2017), nicknamed "Jaws", was an American FBI agent. He was perhaps best known for masterminding in the Abscam[1] sting operation.
Life and career
Welch was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota.[2] He attended North High School, Omaha University and Creighton University Law School.[3]
In 1951, Welch joined the FBI as a special agent.[4] He retired in 1980.[5]
Welch died on June 29,[6] 2017, at the age of 90.
Notes and References
- News: Neil Welch Named Justice Secretary. The Lexington Herald. Lexington, Kentucky. May 8, 1980. February 18, 2024. 1. Newspapers.com.
- Web site: Neil J. Welch. Heafey Hoffman Dworak Cutler Mortuaries & Crematory. 29 June 2017 . February 18, 2024.
- Web site: An Omaha native and FBI agent nicknamed 'Jaws' for his toughness once talked an escaped serial killer into surrendering. Omaha World-Herald. Marcella. Mercer. July 3, 2017. February 18, 2024.
- News: Chief of FBI's New York Office Is Selected As Secretary of Justice. The Dawson Springs Progress. Dawson Springs, Kentucky. June 12, 1980. February 18, 2024. 15. Newspapers.com.
- News: Former Buffalo FBI Chief Says Abscam Had Inspiration Here. The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. November 14, 1984. February 18, 2024. 14. Newspapers.com.
- Web site: Neil Welch, F.B.I. Mastermind in Abscam Sting Operation, Dies at 90. The New York Times. Sam. Roberts. July 11, 2017. February 18, 2024.
