guards and cells, the door would not open because it had been jammed by trying the lock with different keys, as it was designed to do. The escapees held several guards hostage and as there was no hope of negotiating, the struggle between prison authorities and the group of prisoners turned into a violent stand-off, that became known as the Battle of Alcatraz or "Alcatraz Blastout". After two days, prison guards regained control of the prison and the body of Coy was found in a utility corridor along with those of Cretzer and Hubbard. References Cited works and further reading External links Contemporary Pathé News newsreel pertaining to the Battle of Alcatraz 2021 San Francisco Chronicle news article focusing upon the Battle of Alcatraz Alcatrazhistory.com webpage Alcatraz Origins at bop.gov 1900 births 1946 deaths American escapees Deaths by firearm in California Escapees from United States federal government detention Fugitives Inmates of Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary Burials at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery (Colma, California) People from Nelson County, Kentucky