Alcatraz Ghost Story : Interview w/ Author Brian Stannard

In this episode I get to talk to Brian Stannard, author of the book
'Alcatraz Ghost Story', based on the life of Roy Gardner. Roy was
an American criminal active during the 1920s. He stole a total of
more than $350,000 in cash and securities and several times escaped
from custody. He is said to have been the most hunted man in
Pacific Coast history, having had a $5,000 reward for his head
three times in less than a year. The newspapers in the West
referred to him as the "Smiling Bandit", the "Mail Train Bandit",
and the "King of the Escape Artists." He was one of the first
inmates transfered to Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary. For more info
on Roy's crazy life. you can pick up Brian's book
here..... Alcatraz Ghost Story: Roy Gardner's Amazing Train
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