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 | Seattle, Washington, US | January 28, 1890
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.
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Stroud's mug shot taken in 1942 and information in the warden's notebook at Alcatraz
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.