How did the Marines respond to the situation at the prison?
1946 Alcatraz Prison Escape Attempt Fails
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The transcript describes a failed prison breakout attempt involving five men, including Bernard Coy, Marvin Hubbard, and Joseph Kretzer. Despite taking hostages, the escapees were unable to leave the cell house due to a hidden key. Marines, led by Charles L Buckner, intervened, using grenades to subdue the rioters after three days. The mutiny ended with the deaths of the three leaders.
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