On the night of June 11, 1962, three inmates vanished from the maximum-security prison on Alcatraz Island, leaving behind only a few clues and a trail of mystery. Frank Morris, 36, Clarence Anglin, 31, and John Anglin, 32, were the masterminds behind one of the most daring and intriguing escapes in American prison history.
Then, they slipped into the dark.
They pushed off into the night.
The escape from Alcatraz serves as a reminder of the complexity and humanity of those who commit crimes. It also highlights the need for prison reform and improved treatment of inmates. The legend of the Alcatraz escape will continue to endure, inspiring new generations to ponder the mystery and speculate about the fates of the three men who dared to challenge the maximum-security prison on Alcatraz Island. escape+from+alcatraz+19791979
They placed the heads on their pillows, pulling the blankets up to the chin. To the guard shining his flashlight through the bars at 9:30 PM, they were sleeping men. On the night of June 11, 1962, three