Robert Stroud
Robert Franklin Stroud (January 28, 1890 – November 21, 1963), known as the "Birdman of Alcatraz", was an American convicted murderer, federal prisoner and author. He was one of the most notorious criminals in the United States.[1][2][3]
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| Born | January 28, 1890 Seattle, Washington, US |
| Died | November 21, 1963 (aged 73) Medical Center for Federal Prisoners in Springfield, Missouri, US |
| Alias(es) | The Birdman of Alcatraz |
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| Penalty | 54 yrs overall
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| Spouse | Della May Spore |
| Parents | Benjamin Stroud Elizabeth Stroud |
During his time at Leavenworth Penitentiary, he sold birds and became a respected ornithologist. He was transferred to Alcatraz, where he was incarcerated from 1942 to 1959.
Stroud was never released from the federal prison system; he was imprisoned from 1909 to his death in 1963.
Robert Stroud Media
Robert Stroud, Federal prisoner.
Robert Stroud, Federal prisoner.
Stroud, #17431 c. late 1930s
Robert Stroud (594-AZ) on December 19, 1942, from warden's notebook
Stroud's mug shot #594-AZ taken in 1942 and information in the warden's notebook at Alcatraz
I, Ben McKune took this picture of the former cell of Robert Stroud on June 7th, 2006 and hereby release it into the public domain.*This is cell 42 in D-Block on Alcatraz
Robert Stroud, Federal prisoner.
Robert Stroud's headstone, Masonic Cemetery, Metropolis, IL
References
- ↑ Gregory 2008, p. 37.
- ↑ Ryan & Schlup 2006, p. 2012.
- ↑ Benton, Lisa M. (1998). The Presidio: From Army Post to National Park. UPNE. p. 228. ISBN 978-1-55553-335-9.
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