ALCATRAZ - Last Prisoner on 'the Rock' ,
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ก.ย. 2024
- Former ALCATRAZ Prisoner Bill Baker, a.k.a. #129AZ' shares memories of his 'hard-time' at America's most feared Federal Penitentiary. This face-to face interview - on Alcatraz - is a special opportunity to understand the real experience of prisoners enduring life at the 'end-of-the-line.
Fifty years after being transferred from U.S. Penitentiary - Alcatraz - and an adult life in and out of the Federal prison system - Bill Baker has returned to 'the Rock'. Mr. Baker's 'razor-sharp' memory recalls compelling tales of friendships made, escape attempts by fellow 'cons', convict-on-convict murders, and enduring mysteries still haunting 'the Rock'.
Hear details - from prisoner #1259AZ - of the above events, accented by numerous archival pictures of U.S.P. -Alcatraz - including the prisoners at work, at play, and living the never-changing routine of daily life within the infamous cell-house.
Bill Baker, now age 85, sits down for this special private interview with Alcatraz historian Ian Craig - and reveals insightful commentary on the U.S. Bureau of Prisons, comparisons of U.S.P. - Alcatraz to other Federal prisons, the social-structure of the 'population' on 'the Rock', escape stories and much more. A 'must-see' for all aspiring 'Alca-troopers' - see you on 'the Rock'!
The best part is when he says "The best part about this book is I now have a house a dog a car and a WIFE!!
God Bless you Sir
Teisha J Indeed. That ending was a mic drop moment. As someone who's been down a similar road, it is nice to here someone clarify the myths that are portrayed on TV about prison. Society tends to only hear all the worst situations that happen in prisons. What he said couldn't be more accurate. There are some very bad people in there, but they'll show you the same respect you show them. New inmates learn real quick to show respect or suffer the consequences. Many people on the streets today wouldn't last a day in there with their attitudes and lack of respect for their fellow man and woman.
I did a total of 2 1/2 years. My last day was July 12, 2012 and haven't gotten in trouble since.
Now I'm working on a writing project to help adults who were child abuse victims, people who suffer from anxiety and depression, and drug addicts. These are all things I've overcome and now I'm one of the happiest people on the planet. I feel it's my duty to give back to those who've been through similar situations as me. The last thing I want is to grow old and regret not doing everything in my power to help as many people as possible. There's a lot of unnecessary suffering out there and I intend to change that.
I met Bill whilst visiting Alcatraz. It was great chatting with him. He was good telling stories as his books attests too. I hope he's still visiting out there, selling and signing his books and enjoying life.
Thanks! #1259AZ planning to return next month
i met this man 2 weeks ago while he signed books at the Alcatraz gift shop. cool guy! read the book in 2 days i couldnt put it down
is he still alive
figurefan25 yes from what I know. He goes out several times a year to sign books. He was still sharp when I saw him.
@@pwilson8290 thanks for the reply I'm in the unighted kingdom I've always wanted to meet him he must have great stories not just about alcatraz but about his life.
Prison ain’t the same no more these men where criminals but had class
Well Bill, incredible gentleman, thank you for bringing the story to life. I will, of course, will buy your book off amazon United Kingdom and help towards your "legal enterprise" Bless You Bill, and thank you for the tour. Kind regards, Robert from Margate in the county of Kent, United Kingdom.
I’m checking it out now
Fantastic video i was riveted watching it.
I’m ten years old and I would love to go to AlkatraZ
We'll see you on 'the Rock'! Sharp kid to ca the A and Z ! Prisoner #'s started w 'AZ'. www.AlcatraZtheRock.com
@@alcatraztherock6126 I finally went to Alcatraz and I saw the lunch room and everything but the flies were disturbing but ty for the advice and now I’m 11
Nice. will watch the full video when I get home!!
I too!
Cool guy.
8:51 Man can play
Lmfao Forest Tucker clearly learned his lesson 🤣
9:21 that old man can jam!!!!!!!!!1
I would love to have been able to talk to him
Get this man some Cheetos!
Nice to be able to make a living.
I’m checking it out now..
8:40 Alcatraz version of a mic drop
Roland Simcox is my father in law.
Curious what happened to him after prison ... alcatraztherock.com
Did he ever get raped?
What was he like after prison? Was he as dangerous as William G. Baker described him?
shes lying
I would like to hear from you
Before going to Alcatraz Alvin Creepy Carpus did time with Charles Manson. Ironically he taught Manson how to play the guitar.
How is that ironic?
@@rspister Because it's 2 well known gangsters moron.
@@terrysigmon3119 gangsters and I’m the moron??? Lolololol GYFS
@@rspister Yes you are!!!
@@terrysigmon3119 hey! Now you’re learning. That’s called irony. Good job, Terrance. Mommy and daddy will be awfully proud of you.
I have a copy
Ron Simcox is my father my name is Howard Simcox
Is he still living?
I would like to hear from you
@@alcatraztherock6126 I have pictures on my phone of my father he passed away in 2006 and I have pictures of him in an album
Give me a call sometime my mother is still living she met my father at a bar that my family owned call the Shamrock Lounge give me a call sometime area code six one four 597 934 8 I will answer any question that you would have for me my mother said she would talk to you too looking forward to talking to you
that would be great I have pictures photographs of my father when he was young and when he was with my mother I have a twin brother but he passed away in 2014 I'm 38 years old and I would love to reminisce and get to know Bill and share information about my dad
Dont go to Alcatraz