Santiago Santos, aged 29, tragically lost his life on September 13, 1971, during the infamous Attica prison uprising in Attica, New York. The uprising, which began on September 9, 1971, was a response to the deplorable living conditions and systemic abuses faced by inmates. The situation escalated into a full-scale riot, with prisoners taking control of the facility and holding hostages. The standoff lasted for four days, culminating in a violent retaking of the prison by law enforcement on Sept
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