They Said No One Could Escape From Alcatraz But These Men Did

Published on 07/03/2022
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Meet C.L. Buckner

The riot was only quelled when two marine units led by C.L. Buckner came to help out. Taken in 1946, this is the man in question reading a newspaper story about the riot he helped take down.

Meet C.L. Buckner

Meet C.L. Buckner

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Meet Miran Thompson

This is the mugshot of another famous Alcatraz inmate. Miran Thompson was sentenced to 99 years in prison for murder and kidnapping. After the Battle of Alcatraz, he was held accountable for the part he played and awaited punishment in solitary confinement.

Meet Miran Thompson

Meet Miran Thompson

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