Neil Welch

Neil J. Welch (August 9, 1926 – June 29, 2017), nicknamed "Jaws",^[1] was an American FBI agent. He was perhaps best known for masterminding in the Abscam^[2] sting operation.^[3]

Neil Welch
Welch in 1968
Born	(1926-08-09)August 9, 1926 Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
Died	June 29, 2017(2017-06-29) (aged 90)
Alma mater	Omaha University Creighton University Law School
Occupation	FBI agent

Life and career

Welch was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota.^[4] He attended North High School, Omaha University and Creighton University Law School.^[1]

In 1951, Welch joined the FBI as a special agent.^[5] He retired in 1980.^[6]

Welch died on June 29,^[3] 2017, at the age of 90.