An Attempted Escape from Alcatraz
In May of 1946, six desperate inmates attempted the impossible--escape from
Alcatraz. The result: one of the bloodiest uprisings in the history of American prisons.
For months, the "cons" had meticulously planned the breakout, and at first, the
plan went like clock work--they broke into the gun gallery, armed themselves, and took
nine guards hostage. But when their plan hit a last-minute snag, the heavily armed inmates
refused to surrender, swearing they'd fight to the end.
The battle ensued as U.S. Marines shelled the cell house, and five Coast Guard ships
and a Navy destroyer circled the island. Thousands of rounds were exchanged during the
three day siege. When the inmates realized their escape was doomed, they shot the hostages
to eliminate witnesses.
Ernest Lageson Sr. was one of the guards shot. His son, Ernest Jr., a teenager at the
time, agonized along with other hostage families, waiting to hear if loved ones were
alive. Now, Ernest Lageson Jr. delivers an insider's account of both the notorious
riot and life inside the most infamous prison in American history.
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