Alcatraz

Alcatraz: The Charles Manson Connection is a unique historical research study combining the worlds most famous prison with one of its most infamous criminals. The work explores the extensive history of Alcatraz Island beginning with the islands discovery in 1775. The book provides a synopsis of history with emphasis on the period when Alcatraz Island was a United States Federal Penitentiary from January 1, 1934 through March 21, 1963. Incorporated within the writings is a biography of Charles Manson specific to his intriguing, uncanny, and unexpected association with Alcatraz Island. Alcatraz: The Charles Manson Connection is a dynamic presentation of Alcatraz Island and Charles Manson as never revealed before.

Auteur

Jerry Champion is a veteran of the United States Army and served with Charlie Battery, Second Battalion, Eighth Field Artillery, 7th Infantry Division (Light). As a Cold War Soldier and Lightfighter at Fort Ord, California, he first visited Alcatraz Island in 1986. The visit to Alcatraz Island led to his eventual career in law enforcement as a correctional officer in the State of Florida. His interest and research on the topic of Alcatraz Island history has resulted in three books entitled; The Fading Voices of Alcatraz (2011), Alcatraz Unchained (2012), and Alcatraz The Charles Manson Connection (2018).