Neil Welch

Neil Welch
Welch in 1968
Born(1926-08-09)August 9, 1926
Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedJune 29, 2017(2017-06-29) (aged 90)
EducationOmaha University
Creighton University Law School
OccupationFBI agent

Neil John Welch (August 9, 1926 – June 29, 2017), nicknamed "Jaws", was an American FBI agent. He was perhaps best known for masterminding in the Abscam sting operation.

Life and career

Welch was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He attended North High School, Omaha University and Creighton University Law School.

In 1951, Welch joined the FBI as a special agent. He retired in 1980.

Welch died on June 29, 2017, at the age of 90.

References

  1. ↑ Roberts, Sam (2017-07-11). "Neil Welch, F.B.I. Mastermind in Abscam Sting Operation, Dies at 90". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-02-06.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  2. 1 2 Mercer, Marcella (July 3, 2017). "An Omaha native and FBI agent nicknamed 'Jaws' for his toughness once talked an escaped serial killer into surrendering". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Neil Welch Named Justice Secretary". The Lexington Herald. Lexington, Kentucky. May 8, 1980. p. 1. Retrieved February 18, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  4. 1 2 Roberts, Sam (July 11, 2017). "Neil Welch, F.B.I. Mastermind in Abscam Sting Operation, Dies at 90". The New York Times. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Neil J. Welch". Heafey Hoffman Dworak Cutler Mortuaries & Crematory. 29 June 2017. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Chief of FBI's New York Office Is Selected As Secretary of Justice". The Dawson Springs Progress. Dawson Springs, Kentucky. June 12, 1980. p. 15. Retrieved February 18, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  7. ↑ "Former Buffalo FBI Chief Says Abscam Had Inspiration Here". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. November 14, 1984. p. 14. Retrieved February 18, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon