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Frank Morris and the Anglin Brothers: The True Story of the Alcatraz Escape (Part One)

Frank Morris
John Anglin
Clarence Anglin
Allen West
Ralph Roe
Theodore Cole
Doc Barker

The true story Of Frank Morris, John and Clarence Anglin and their remarkable escape from Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary.

Frank Morris and the Anglin brothers orchestrated one of the most daring prison escapes in history from Alcatraz, the notorious “escape-proof” island fortress. This episode delves into the fascinating backstories of these cunning inmates and the intricate planning behind their audacious 1962 breakout attempt. Discover how they exploited Alcatraz’s weakening infrastructure, crafted makeshift tools, and devised an ingenious plan to fool guards with dummy heads. Uncover the untold story of how these determined convicts challenged the myth of Alcatraz’s impenetrability and sparked a manhunt that continues to captivate the public imagination decades later. Whether you’re a true crime enthusiast, history buff, or simply love tales of incredible ingenuity, this gripping account of the escape from Alcatraz will leave you spellbound. Don’t miss this thrilling journey into one of America’s most enduring mysteries!

Frank Morris and the Anglin Brothers: The True Story of the Alcatraz Escape (Part Two)

 

Alcatraz with Angel Island in the background.
Utility corridor behind the escapees’ cells.
The four dummy heads used during the escape.
Escapee cell with fake grill removed.
John Paul Scott
Fort Point, Golden Gate, near where John Paul Scott washed ashore
Alcatraz, with Little Alcatraz visible, lower left
Alcatraz Lighthouse at night.

The true story Of Frank Morris, John and Clarence Anglin and their remarkable escape from Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary.

Frank Morris and the Anglin brothers orchestrated one of the most daring prison escapes in history from Alcatraz, the notorious “escape-proof” island fortress. This episode delves into the fascinating backstories of these cunning inmates and the intricate planning behind their audacious 1962 breakout attempt. Discover how they exploited Alcatraz’s weakening infrastructure, crafted makeshift tools, and devised an ingenious plan to fool guards with dummy heads. Uncover the untold story of how these determined convicts challenged the myth of Alcatraz’s impenetrability and sparked a manhunt that continues to captivate the public imagination decades later. Whether you’re a true crime enthusiast, history buff, or simply love tales of incredible ingenuity, this gripping account of the escape from Alcatraz will leave you spellbound. Don’t miss this thrilling journey into one of America’s most enduring mysteries!

Frank Morris and the Anglin Brothers: The True Story of the Alcatraz Escape: Book and Music Information

The books used to develop this podcast included:

“Escaping Alcatraz,” by Michael Esslinger, and

“Breaking the Rock,” by Jolene Babyak.

The music used in this podcast included:

For both episode intros: “Put It,” by Track Tribe, and

Part One outro: “Smoke,” by Lish Grooves, as well as,

“The Black Cat,” by Aaron Kenny