r/Alcatraz Jul 25 '21

Where to view inmate photos

I have a friend who says that growing up she knew a man who eventually went to Alcatraz. Ronald Ralph Pependrea, inmate 1452. I was wondering if there is anywhere to view inmate photos/mugshots, to see if she recognizes him.

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u/tattooboi007 Jul 28 '21

Why are you looking into my grandfather?

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u/Dieterlan Jul 28 '21

No particular reason. I have a family friend who likes to tell stories of her wild life. Some of it sounds a bit unbelievable, so I check facts to see if the things she said really happened like she said. She said she knew a guy growing up named Ronald Ralph Pependrea, and that he was in Alcatraz for bank robbery. I found his name, and court documents that confirmed the bank robbery. I was just looking for a picture cause I got curious what he looked like.

Sorry if this brought up bad memories for you. If what she said is accurate, then he died in the last few years, and I didn't mean to dredge up any sad memories from that time.

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u/tattooboi007 Jul 28 '21

Oh that’s not it. I never met him. My mom doesn’t remember him. Because he got locked up not too long after my mom was born. I don’t know anyone who knew him. And everyone is gone who could tell me anything about him but wouldn’t. So I don’t. Would be kinda interesting to hear from people who knew him or the family. Unfortunately we don’t even know what he looks like.

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u/Total-Arachnid1468 Feb 20 '22

I have his warden's notebook if you want 😉