Neurobehavioral disorders locked in Alcatraz: case reports on three famous inmates

Abstract

The Alcatraz prison, with its picturesque surroundings and fascinating life stories of its inmates, has been the subject of a number of films and publications. The authors take a closer look at the biographies of “Al Capone”, Robert “Birdman” Stroud and “Mickey” Cohen. These legendary American mobsters shared not only a history at “The Rock”, but also a history of neuropsychiatric diseases, ranging from neurosyphilis to anti-social, borderline and obsessive-compulsive personality disorders.

Keywords

• neurosífilis
• transtorno de personalidade
• distúrbio obsessivo-compulsivo
• comportamento criminal