It Was the Most Violent Prison in America. Then the Guards Went on Strike | GQ

In 1973, Walpole State Prison in Massachusetts experienced a significant uprising when the guards went on strike, leaving the prison unsupervised. The prisoners, led by Bobby Dellelo and Ralph Hamm, took control and maintained order for a brief period. However, the calm was short-lived, and state authorities eventually intervened, leading to violence and further unrest. The incident highlighted the dire conditions within the prison and the broader issues of the American penal system during that era.