Alcatraz Escape

The Alcatraz Escape refers to a famous attempt by inmates to break out of Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, located on an island in San Francisco Bay. In June 1962, three prisoners—Frank Morris and brothers John and Clarence Anglin—managed to escape the seemingly impenetrable prison. They built makeshift rafts and dummy heads to fool guards, then swam to freedom. The escape remains legendary, sparking theories about their fate. While officially classified as missing and presumed drowned, their ultimate survival is still debated, making it a captivating topic in criminal history and popular culture.