The Battle of Alcatraz
The men below are Clarence Carnes, Marvin Hubbard, and Bernard Paul Coy. They were three of four inmates who started a riot that went on to be known as “The Battle of Alcatraz”. It started after a prison break attempt and happened over three days. During the riot, Hubbard, Coy, two guards, and another inmate died.
The Battle of Alcatraz
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Punished For It
The first photo shows Sam Shockley, while the man on the right is Miran Thompson. These photos were taken before they were incarcerated in Alcatraz. They sided with the riot leaders during the “Battle of Alcatraz”. They were executed for the part they played in the bloodshed.
Punished For It
