Robert Stroud

Robert Stroud
Stroud in 1951
Born(1890-01-28)January 28, 1890
Seattle, Washington, US
DiedNovember 21, 1963(1963-11-21) (aged 73)
Medical Center for Federal Prisoners in Springfield, Missouri, US
Other namesThe Birdman of Alcatraz
Occupations
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
SpouseDella May Spore
Parent(s)Benjamin Stroud
Elizabeth Stroud
Criminal charge
Penalty54 yrs overall
Manslaughter
12 years imprisonment
Assault
6 months imprisonment
Murder
Death, commuted to life imprisonment with the possibility of parole

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.

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.

References

  1. ↑ Gregory 2008, p. 37.
  2. ↑ Ryan & Schlup 2006, p. 2012.
  3. ↑ Benton, Lisa M. (1998). The Presidio: From Army Post to National Park. UPNE. p. 228. ISBN 978-1-55553-335-9.