Recent Evidence Has Revealed More Information About the Famous Alcatraz Prison Break

Under the Cover of War

While they were in the midst of their escape plans, the trio learned about an event called the "Battle of Alcatraz" from a prisoner who was in there with them. This event happened because a group of prisoners attempted to overthrow the police on the island back in 1946. They were easily overpowered by authorities that got shipped in after the battle began, and every person who was involved either got executed or was given a life sentence. So, the trio knew that they needed to work as carefully as possible since their lives were on the line... 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.