Category 2088 - Question 2
How many people successfully escaped from Alcatraz Island during the prison's operation?
Nobody escaped successfully. A total of 36 prisoners attempted to escape - 23 were caught alive, 6 were shot and killed during their escape, 2 drowned and 5 were listed as missing and presumed drowned.
Clint Eastwood starred in the film Escape From Alcatraz, which seems to suggest one of the escapes might have actually been successful.
How many people successfully escaped from Alcatraz Island during the prison's operation?
Nobody escaped successfully. A total of 36 prisoners attempted to escape - 23 were caught alive, 6 were shot and killed during their escape, 2 drowned and 5 were listed as missing and presumed drowned.
Clint Eastwood starred in the film Escape From Alcatraz, which seems to suggest one of the escapes might have actually been successful.
