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=~ { : FD-202 (Rev. 1-25-00) { ‘FEDERAL BUREAU OF INvEsTiGA JW August 31, 1962 Date - corp meses ee United States entlary catraz, was inter- Shy viewed at that institution. At the inception of the interview he was advised that he need not furnish any information and if he did same might be used against him in a court of law. He was advised of his right to counsel. WHR volunteered that he desired to furnish any and all information at his disposal which might assist the investi- gation relative to the recent Escapees from Alcatraz. iii sical” |, ie SS stated that when he was on the night shift in the main cell house, his duties were primarily patrolling in the main cell house, taking various inmate counts, passing out cigarettes and mail to inmates, and relaying orders to inmates for their next day's assignments. At approximately 5:30 p.m. each day he would walk through the main cell house and take an inmate count, during which count all of the inmates were required to stand at their respective cell doors. After con- ducting this inmate count, he would distribute mail, medicine and razor blades to the various inmates. At approximately 6:30 p.m. he would pass out cigarettes to the inmates. At approximately 8:00 p.m. he would complete another count of the inmates; however, the inmates during this count were never required to stand up or come to the front of their never required to stand up the iron cells, but this was merely a visual observance account as he walked by their cell doors. Similar inmate counts were made by him at about 9:30 p.m. and 11:15 p.m. each evening, At 8/27/62 ' Alcatraz, California File # SF 76-2887 ry ste 8/28/62 by ate dictated ‘This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FRI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to Your agency; it and its contenta are not to be distributed outaide your agency. lane