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This is my prison, son, and I can do whatever the hell I like. |
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—Edwin James, "Ernest Cobb" | ||
Warden Edwin James was chief warden in Alcatraz up to 1963. He first appeared in episode Ernest Cobb, being portrayed as an iron-fisted evil individual who rarely felt for his inmates, intimidating them to cause maximum annoyance.
According to Diego Soto, James died long before the events of 2012.
Biography
Prior to Alcatraz Reappearance
Warden Edwin James was chief warden of The Rock up to 1963, after which his fate is unknown. He claimed to be father to at least one child.
1960
James personally greeted inmate Ernest Cobb, and following a short interview, asked the murderer for shooting tips. ("Ernest Cobb")
James sought a private meeting with Cobb in the mess hall regarding Cobb's request to be situated in a private cell, in order to be alone. James mocked this and denied his request, and after hearing that Cobb's had managed to land himself in solitary, he put a talkative inmate named Yapper in the same cell. The decision greatly angered Cobb, and led to his mental deterioration. James, in response, hired Dr. Lucille Sengupta to personally treat Cobb. ("Ernest Cobb")
Post-Alcatraz Reappearance
Trivia
- Tends to refer to prisoners as "son." ("Ernest Cobb") ("Kit Nelson")
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