Prisoners who committed murder in prison confined to solitary cells
I have published number of photographs by the Life magazine photographer Frank Scherschel, his assignment in Djerba and his photographs in Israel in 1948 posts. On January 1st, 1950 Frank Scherschel took a number of photographs in the Mexico Prison. Perhaps this was a holiday and visiting day. There are sports events, visitors, lawyers and families inside the prison. This is my selections from the Mexico prison photos in the Life Archive.
Arial view of the Mexico prison
In black cape Attorney Jose-Menendez, helping inmates win their freedom
Prisoner Mary Carter
General Jose-Farah hearing complaints, keeping in touch with families, and expediting trials for the prisoners
Photos licensed for personal non-commercial use only by LIFE
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Im very interested on your photos of Lecumberri prision, Im relative of General Jose Farah and would be glad if you could send me more pics about him. Best regards.
Rene, there might be other photos, I am not sure it’s him. Please send me an email.