Alcatraz

John Anglin, Clarence Anglin, and Frank Morris managed the only escape believed successful from the famous Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary in San Francisco. In 1962, the three men escaped and were never found. Inmates Clarence Anglin, John Anglin, and Frank Morris created human dummies out of soap wax and tucked them into their cots to trick guards into thinking they were sleeping. That provided them the time they needed to escape the island in one of the most complex, intricately planned jailbreaks ever attempted. Infamous Jailbreaks is a captivating series providing an intriguing insight into the world of crime. Filled with fascinating case studies of the most notable jailbreaks in the last 100 years, this set of titles documents the background to each event, the crime itself, the escape, and the consequences. Each volume includes additional information in the form of sidebars to complement the main text. Furthermore, readers can scan QR codes to watch videos that will draw the reader into further study.