# White Devil John: A White Man's Rise to Power in Boston's Chinatown Mob

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Podcast: [Original Gangsters Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/original-gangsters-podcast-3322454)
Published: 2025-07-10T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, Scott is joined by long-time partner and former co-host, Dr. James Buccellato, to tell the fascinating story of John Willis aka "White Devil John", who went from being a homeless orphan to one of the most powerful players in Boston's Chinese Mafia. 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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