Alcatraz had 36 men attempt to escape a total of 14 times. Considered escape-proof, 5 of those men are still missing. Alcatraz is located in San Francisco Bay. The island was originally developed to defend the bay, but it was quickly used as a military prison. For more information and additional content, please visit my website: https://eks.tv/

In 1934, it was transferred to the Department of Justice and designated a Federal Penitentiary. During its 29 years as a federal prison, 36 men tried to escape. 5 of those men were never found. Is it possible that they escaped?

This video overviews all 14 escape attempts, with more details on some more interesting ones. Prison authorities maintain that no one ever successfully escaped from Alcatraz, but the evidence shows that it is possible.

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"Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay was used as a military prison before becoming a federal penitentiary in 1934. Over 29 years, 36 men tried to escape, with five never found. While authorities claim no successful escapes, evidence suggests otherwise."

📅Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
1:00 - Early History of Alcatraz
2:00 - First Escape Attempts
4:00 - Famous Escape Attempts
6:00 - The 1962 Escape: Frank Morris and the Anglin Brothers
9:30 - The Myth of an Escape-Proof Prison
11:00 - Conclusion

This video is about Alcatraz Breakouts: Did Any Prisoners Truly Escape? But It also
covers the following topics:
- Alcatraz Prison History
- Famous Prison Escapes
- Alcatraz Documentary

Video Title: Alcatraz Breakouts: Did Any Prisoners Truly Escape? | Erik K Swanson

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