SANTA MONICA - James "Whitey" Bulger, a notorious Boston gangster on the FBI's "Ten Most Wanted" list for his alleged role in 19 murders, has been captured after living on the run for 16 years.

The FBI tweeted his capture along with his girlfriend, Catherine Greig, early Thursday.

NBC News freported that recent publicity produced a tip that led agents to Santa Monica, where they located the pair at a residence.

Bulger faces a series of federal charges including murder, conspiracy to commit murder, narcotics distribution, extortion and money laundering. Greig is charged with harboring a fugitive.

Bulger, 81, was the leader of the Winter Hill Gang when he fled in January 1995 after being tipped by a former Boston FBI agent that he was about to be indicted. Bulger was a top-echelon FBI informant. (Source: NBC)

Story Date: June 25, 2011