Thomas E Gaddis

Visitor Count: Thomas Eugene Gaddis (1906-1984), author of the 1955 biography "Birdman of Alcatraz"

Thomas was born in Denver. He was an educator and psychologist. In addition to his most well-known book, he also with co-author James Long wrote "Killer: A Journal of Murder" about the life of serial killer Carl Panzram.

He died 10 Oct 1984 in a Portland, Oregon nursing home.

Sources

"Thomas E. Gaddis Dies at 76; Wrote 'Birdman of Alcatraz'", Associated Press, New York Times, 13 Oct 1984