Jerry Whitworth

Jerry Alfred Whitworth (born August 10, 1939) was sentenced to 365 years for his part in the Walker family spy ring, which, at the time of Whitworth's arrest, U.S. authorities described as "the most damaging espionage ring uncovered in the United States in three decades".

Jerry Alfred Whitworth
Jerry Alfred Whitworth, circa 1985
Born (1939-08-10) August 10, 1939
Muldrow, Oklahoma, U.S.
OccupationUnited States Navy communications specialist
Criminal statusIncarcerated: United States Penitentiary, Atwater (USP Atwater)
MotiveFinancial gain
Conviction(s)Espionage
Criminal chargeEspionage
Penalty365 years, fined $410,000
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