In the tumultuous and violent days of the Attica Prison riot in September 1971, among the lives tragically cut short was that of Elon Werner, a civilian employee at the facility. He was the uncle of Correctional Officer Ronald D. Werner, who also perished as a result of the uprising. The events unfolded in Attica, New York, creating a dark chapter in the state's history.
The riot, which began on September 9, 1971, was a chaotic and brutal confrontation between inmates and authorities. Dur
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