Hidden History

Alcatraz Escape: The Unsolved Prison Break


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We recount the escape from Alcatraz in June 1962 by inmates Frank Morris and brothers John and Clarence Anglin. Despite the prison's reputation for being escape-proof due to factors like sharks, guards, and freezing currents, these men meticulously planned their exit over a year, which included digging through cell vents, creating decoy heads, and constructing a raft from raincoats

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