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A history of Alcatraz, its famed prison inmates and an island's uncertain future
One of the most notorious inmates is known as the "Birdman of Alcatraz," popularized by a 1962 film starring Burt Lancaster ...
Serving time at Alcatraz: What notorious criminals were housed on the island prison?
Al Capone, George "Machine Gun" Kelly, James "Whitey" Bulger, and the "Birdman of Alcatraz" all served time at the ...
How Alcatraz became America’s most notorious prison
Trump says Alcatraz, now part of the National Park Service, suddenly is needed to house America’s “most ruthless and violent” ...
Why San Francisco Hates the Idea of Turning Alcatraz Back Into a Prison
To some in this city, turning Alcatraz back into a prison would be a crime. “The Rock” closed 62 years ago, and San Francisco ...
Trump’s Alcatraz Announcement Comes The Morning After Clint Eastwood Prison Classic Was On Local TV
I guess I was supposed to be a moviemaker,” said Donald Trump today when asked why he decided to reopen the infamous prison ...