Robert Stroud
American inmate and ornithologist (1890-1963) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 | (1890-01-28)January 28, 1890 |
Died | November 21, 1963(1963-11-21) (aged 73) Medical Center for Federal Prisoners in Springfield, Missouri, US |
Other names | The Birdman of Alcatraz |
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Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
Spouse | Della May Spore |
Parent(s) | Benjamin Stroud Elizabeth Stroud |
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Penalty | 54 yrs overall
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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.