Mary Steinhauser, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Canadian social worker
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Place of Birth: Duncan, British Columbia, Canada
About Mary Steinhauser
- Mary Steinhauser (August 25, 1942 – June 11, 1975) was a Canadian social worker and prison classification officer who was killed during a hostage-taking at the B.C.
- Penitentiary in 1975.
- On June 9, 1975, Steinhauser was one of 15 people that were taken hostage by three inmates, Andy Bruce, Dwight Lucas and Claire Wilson, who were attempting a prison breakout.
- Prior to the hostage-taking and her death, Steinhauser was an outspoken advocate against solitary confinement.A bursary was opened in Steinhauser's name and benefits Simon Fraser University Aboriginal Undergraduate Students in Arts & Social Sciences.
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