Alfred Williams

Death by Force

Alfred Williams was one of the many individuals who tragically lost their lives during the infamous Attica Prison riot, which took place from September 9 to September 13, 1971, at the Attica Correctional Facility in New York. The riot began as a protest by inmates demanding better living conditions and political rights. Over the course of the four-day uprising, inmates took control of the prison, holding 42 staff members hostage. The situation escalated, leading to a violent and deadly confronta ...Read More

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