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]
| Robert Stroud | |
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| Stroud in 1951 Stroud in 1951 | |
| 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
- McNeil Island Penitentiary - NARA - 299566.tif
McNeil Island Penitentiary
- Robert Stroud c.1909.jpg
Robert Stroud, Federal prisoner.
- Hero turner.jpg
Leavenworth corrections Officer Andrew F Turner killed by Robert Stroud 26 March 1916
- Leavenworth-prison.jpg
United States Penitentiary, Leavenworth
Robert Stroud, Federal prisoner.
Robert Stroud, Federal prisoner.
- This is an image of a place or building that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in the United States of America. Its reference number is 76000209. Alcatraz as seen from Fort Mason
- Stroud in Warden notebook.jpeg
Stroud's mug shot taken in 1942 and information in the warden's notebook at Alcatraz
- Robert Stroud c. late 1950s.jpg
Robert Stroud, Federal prisoner.
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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