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TERRIFYING Discovery Deep Inside Tunnels Of Alcatraz | Expedition Unknown

The cold air of Alcatraz Prison still whispers about old, daring escapes. Surrounded by the rough waters of San Francisco Bay, this tough prison once kept famous gangsters like Al Capone and Robert "Birdman" Stroud. Built to stop any hopes of getting out, Alcatraz tested its famous prisoners hard. The story of Frank Morris and the Anglin brothers, who made fake bodies and sneaked through dark hallways, shows their desperate fight to be free. Did the brothers safely escape? Let’s explore the haunted halls of Alcatraz, where history's most daring escapes are waiting to be revived.


Alcatraz Island, often called "The Rock," initially served as a military base before becoming a notorious federal prison in 1934. Located in the cold, harsh waters of San Francisco Bay, its primary role was to hold some of the most difficult and dangerous criminals during a time when America was grappling with significant crime waves caused by Prohibition and the economic strains of the Great Depression.

Originally fortified as a military outpost, Alcatraz boasted over 100 cannons by the end of the Civil War, although these were never used in combat. The island began its life as a military prison in the 1860s, detaining Confederate sympathizers and other military prisoners during and after the war. This set the stage for its later use as a high-security federal penitentiary.