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The Night They Vanished: The Alcatraz Escape That Haunts Us | The Innocence Files
In this episode of The Innocence Files, host Martina Sheerin dissects the most famous unsolved mystery in American penal history: the June 1962 Alcatraz escape. Three inmates—Frank Morris and brothers John and Clarence Anglin—vanished into the freezing waters of San Francisco Bay, leaving behind papier-mâché decoys to fool guards during the nightly headcount. This true crime deep dive explores the meticulous planning, the engineering of their escape tools from spoons and fire extinguishers, and the tragic failure of the fourth conspirator, Allen West. It is essential listening for fans of…
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