Jack Abbott
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1944 – 2002
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Who was Jack Abbott?
Jack Henry Abbott was an American criminal and author. He was released from prison in 1981 after gaining praise for his writing and being lauded by a number of high-profile literary critics, including author Norman Mailer. Six weeks after his release, however, he fatally stabbed a man during an altercation, was convicted of manslaughter and returned to prison, where he committed suicide in 2002.
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- Born
- Jan 21, 1944
Oscoda - Nationality
- United States of America
- Died
- Feb 10, 2002
Wende Correctional Facility
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on July 23, 2013
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