Murders on Alcatraz - Softcover

Murders on Alcatraz written by George DeVincenzi, Correctional Officer, paints a vivid picture of what it was like to work in the most notorious prison in America. Included in his stories are factual accountings of working with famous inmates like Robert Stroud, Birdman, Waxey Gordon and Machine Gun Kelly. There are many historical photos of Alcatraz, the prisoners, and daily routines of the guards and inmates. George is one of the few remaining guards who is able to recount vividly what life was like on the Rock in the 1950's.

George DeVincenzi spent 8 years as a guard on Alcatraz. On his first day in the first hour he was involved in a murder. He has worked with some of the most violent and notorious criminals ever to be locked up, including Robert Stroud, Birdman, Alvin Creepy Carpis, and George Machine Gun Kelly. Murders In Alcatraz introduces George as one of San Francisco's leading experts on Alcatraz history and it's past events. For the last 25 years he has been giving lectures and tours on Alcatraz. After working as a prison guard on the island he transferred to the United States Custom Service and worked there for 36 years where he retired as a Customs Inspector Supervisor.