Reporter
Valencia covers the federal courts and law enforcement for the Metro desk. He has been with the Globe since 2007, as a regional reporter and as a general assignment reporter on the morning and night shifts. His stories focus on quality-of-life issues, while also analyzing crime trends and law enforcement policies.
Latest stories
The Trial of “Whitey” Bulger
Lawyer for ‘Whitey’ Bulger spars with ex-hit man
By Milton J. Valencia, Shelley Murphy and John R. Ellement , Globe Staff
During cross examination, ex-Bulger associate John Martorano said he should not be considered a serial killer, even though he has murdered 20 people.
Former hit man coolly describes a long parade of murders
By Shelley Murphy, Milton J. Valencia and John R. Ellement , Globe Staff
John Martorano laid out a grim parade of murders in horrific detail in his testimony in the trial of James “Whitey” Bulger.
The trial of ’Whitey’ Bulger
Confessed murderer ties Bulger to 6 killings
By Shelley Murphy and Milton J. Valencia , Globe Staff
John Martorano took the stand Monday for the first time against his friend-turned-foe, James “Whitey” Bulger, and recounted a long series of deaths.
Trial of ‘Whitey’ Bulger
‘Whitey’ Bulger detective tells of FBI sabotage
By Shelley Murphy and Milton J. Valencia , Globe Staff
The retired State Police colonel testified about his frustration with leaks thwarting his agency’s investigations of Bulger.