Edward McLaughlin (d. October 20, 1965) also known as "Punchy", was a former boxer and a member of the "The McLaughlin Brothers" gang of Charlestown, Massachusetts. After his brother Bernard McLaughlin was murdered in October 1961 by their former friend, "Winter Hill Gang" leader James "Buddy" McLean (Punchy and his brothers had been known to perform hits for gangs all over New England, including the Winter Hill Gang), Punchy and brother George McLaughlin murdered Russell Nicholson who was rumored to be McLean's driver in the shooting. After surviving many assassination attempts, one where he lost a hand and another where he lost half his jaw, Punchy was on his way to the Court House for his brother Georgie's murder trial, and was shot dead at a bus station in West Roxbury, Massachusetts. October 20 is the 293rd day of the year (294th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 72 days remaining. ... 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1965 calendar). ... The McLaughlin Brothers gang was made up of three brothers (Bernie, Georgie, and Edward Punchy McLaughlin) from Charlestown, Massachusetts. ... Birdseye view of Boston, Charlestown, and Bunker Hill between 1890 and 1910. ... Official language(s) English Capital Boston Largest city Boston Area  Ranked 44th  - Total 10,555 sq mi (27,360 km²)  - Width 183 miles (295 km)  - Length 113 miles (182 km)  - % water 13. ... Charlestown Irish mob, leader of The McLaughlin Brothers gang. ... The Winter Hill Gang is a loose confederation of Boston, Massachusetts area, mostly Irish-American organized crime figures. ... James Buddy McLean (1929-October 31, 1965) was the first leader of the Somerville, Massachusetts Irish-American gang known as The Winter Hill Gang in the 1960s. ... The states marked in red show New England. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Russell Nicholson was a member of Somerville, Massachusetts Winter Hill Gang and was rumored to be the driver for James Buddy McLean during the assassination of Charlestown gangster Bernard McLaughlin. ... Originally part of the town of Roxbury, West Roxbury formed its own government in 1851 and was annexed by Boston in 1874. ...

References

• English, T.J. Paddy Whacked: The Untold Story of the Irish American Gangster. New York: HarperCollins Publishers Inc., 2005. ISBN 0-06-059003-3

External links

• Edward (Punchy) McLaughlin