The Compendium: An Assembly of Fascinating Things

The Alcatraz Escape: The Unbelievable True Story of the Great Prison Break


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In this episode of the Compendium, we unravel the captivating tale of the Alcatraz Escape, one of the most famous prison escapes in history. Dive into the mysterious and daring plans that led to the legendary breakout from Alcatraz, the notorious island prison. We'll explore real Alcatraz escape stories, uncover secrets of the Rock, and discuss the lives of Frank Morris and his accomplices. This episode covers historical twists, and unsolved mysteries that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Step right up and immerse yourself in the greatest prison break tale ever told!

We give you the Compendium, but if you want more, then check out these great resources:

  1. "Escape from Alcatraz" - by J. Campbell Bruce
  2. “Alcatraz History” - Archive website
  3. "Alcatraz: The Surprising History”by Patrick Auerbach
  4. “National Park Service: Alcatraz Island” - Official tourist site.
  5. "Alcatraz: Search for the Truth" - Documentry
  6. Photos of paper-mache heads -
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    And those Wax Museum Photos:

    1. The world's worst wax museum - in pictures
    2. Louis Tussauds (Great Yarmouth)
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      • Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox
      • About: Kyle and Adam are more than just your hosts, they’re your close friends sharing intriguing stories from tales from the darker corners of true crime, the annals of your forgotten history books, and the who's who of incredible people.
      • Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland by Aleksey Chistilin
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