Fotios "Freddy" Geas, born in 1967 to a Greek family, became a known figure in organized crime circles, primarily as an enforcer for the Genovese crime family in New York. Ty Geas, his brother, ran his business mostly from Springfield, Massachusetts. Geas and his brother Anthony Arillotta were charged with many killings, resulting to their arrest and subsequent life sentences. In 2011, Geas was charged with these murders and condemned to life in prison. Geas was also linked to the death of James "Whitey" Bulger in 2018 and faces first-degree murder charges in 2022. He went into a secret plea agreement, which resulted in an extra 25 years in jail.
Fotios Geas. Autographed Letter, Signed. Handwritten, Commercial #10 (4.125 × 9.5 envelope). Denver, CO. December 17, 2024. Content unknown. SEALED.
Fotios Geas
Background Information
Fotios “Freddy” Geas was born on April 4, 1967, into a Greek family in the United States. His ethnic background prevented him from becoming a “made” member of the Italian Mafia, which is traditionally composed of individuals of Italian descent. Despite this limitation, Geas became a notorious figure within organized crime circles, particularly as an enforcer for the Genovese crime family based in New York City. He operated primarily out of Springfield, Massachusetts, alongside his brother Ty Geas.
Criminal Career
Geas’s criminal activities began to gain notoriety in the early 2000s when he and his brother were involved with Anthony Arillotta, who was formally inducted into the Genovese crime family’s Springfield faction in 2003. The Geas brothers were implicated in multiple murders during this period. Notably, they were charged with orchestrating hits on Gary Westerman and Adolfo Bruno in 2003. Their involvement in organized crime led to their arrest and subsequent life sentences after a trial that revealed their violent methods and connections within the mob.
In 2011, Geas faced charges related to these murders and was ultimately sentenced to life in prison after refusing to cooperate with law enforcement despite being betrayed by former associates who turned informant against him.
Murder of Whitey Bulger
One of the most significant events associated with Fotios Geas is the murder of infamous gangster James “Whitey” Bulger. On October 30, 2018, Bulger was found dead in his prison cell at United States Penitentiary Hazelton in West Virginia shortly after being transferred there from another facility. He had been brutally beaten by fellow inmates using makeshift weapons.
Geas emerged as a primary suspect in orchestrating Bulger’s murder due to his connections within organized crime and the violent reputation he held. In August 2022, he was indicted on first-degree murder charges along with two other men: Paul DeCologero and Sean McKinnon. Initially scheduled for trial in December 2024, Geas entered into an undisclosed plea deal with prosecutors in May 2024 that resulted in a sentence of an additional 25 years in prison.
The plea agreement indicated that while he would not face trial for the murder charge directly linked to Bulger’s death, he would still serve significant time due to his prior convictions and ongoing criminal associations.
Conclusion
Fotios Geas remains a prominent figure within discussions about organized crime due to his violent history and involvement in high-profile cases such as that of Whitey Bulger. His life reflects the complexities and brutal realities of mob life, marked by loyalty codes that often lead to severe consequences for those involved.
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