The Boldest Prison Break in U.S. History
The escape from Alcatraz shocked the world. Who were the masterminds behind the most improbable prison break in American history?
The Alcatraz prison break is one of the most captivating chapters in American criminal history. On the day of the prison break, during roll call on the island of Alcatraz, the guards witnessed the absence of three inmates, Frank Morris, John Anglin, and Clarence Anglin, who were nowhere to be seen.
The news shook up the whole prison, as the authorities had to deal with the unexpected escape from the facility considered the most secure in the country. Alcatraz, or he “Rock” located on an island in San Francisco Bay was America’s first supermax, a prison for the nation’s worst criminals.
On that horrific day, the impossible escape of three convicted prisoners into thin air created fear and terror across the nation. The escape triggered an extensive manhunt with several theories about the fugitives’ escape. Many years have passed since then. Still, the mystery exists, and the many potential sightings keep their legends alive.
Vanishing Act
The morning of June 12, 1962, is seen as a pivotal day in criminal history. Guards made their daily roll call…
