Woman Who Lived On Alcatraz As A Child Talks About Her Experience

CBS Bay Area

May 6, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO —People are continuing to react after President Donald Trump said Sunday he is directing his administration to reopen and expand Alcatraz.

The prison was open for about three decades, closing in 1963. About 1,500 prisoners lived on the island, but there were also about 60 families of staff members living there as well, including Jolene Babyak.

"You know, for kids, it was absolutely wonderful," said Babyak about her time on the island. "There were about 75 children on the island."

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