# The Life of Legendary Boston Mobster Joe McDonald | Interview with Author/Expert Springs Toledo

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Published: 2026-05-08T11:00:00+00:00
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True Crime Author and Boston Mob Historian Springs Toledo joins Scott to talk about the life and crimes of Joe McDonald, the founder of Boston's Winter Hill Gang, a prolific killer, and a major figure in the city's underworld from the 1950s to the 1970s. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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