The Baffling Mystery of 3 Men Who Escaped From Alcatraz Prison and Disappeared

Alcatraz Escape Attempts

prison escapee’s anonymous letter
IMAGE BY: AP / Daily Mail

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Thirty-six Alcatraz prisoners tried to break out over the years. Some were caught and sent back to their cells. Others were taken down by authorities. Two drowned trying to swim away. But only one escape attempt actually worked…

Next: The man with the plan.

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