Man Escaped Alcatraz Sends Letter To Fbi
Remember Alcatraz? The infamous prison island, home to some of the toughest criminals, and supposedly inescapable? Well, get this: someone claiming to be one of the guys who *did* escape just dropped the FBI a line!
Wait, Someone *Escaped* Alcatraz?
That's the legend, right? In 1962, Frank Morris and the Anglin brothers, John and Clarence, supposedly vanished into the San Francisco Bay. They left behind dummy heads in their beds and a whole lot of unanswered questions.
The official story? They probably drowned. But a new letter suggests otherwise, throwing the whole case into hilarious, head-scratching territory.
The Letter That Launched a Thousand Theories
This anonymous letter, allegedly written by John Anglin, resurfaced a few years back, causing a massive stir. The letter has been around, but the FBI didn’t give it serious credence until relatively recently.
Can you imagine being an FBI agent and getting *that* in the mail? "Dear FBI, it's me, maybe. I escaped Alcatraz. Let's make a deal."
According to the letter writer, he was 83 years old and suffering from cancer. He offered to turn himself in... if they promised him medical care.
"My name is John Anglin. I escaped from Alcatraz in June 1962 with my brother Clarence Anglin and Frank Morris. I’m 83 years old and in bad shape. I have cancer, and yes we all made it that night but barely!"
The letter said that Frank Morris died in 2008 and Clarence Anglin in 2011. The writer was the last man standing, or, you know, floating... somewhere.
Is It Real? The Great Alcatraz Mystery Deepens
Of course, the big question is: is this for real? The FBI investigated, comparing the handwriting to samples from the Anglin brothers. But the results were inconclusive. Darn it!
Think about it: If it *is* him, what a story! Decades on the run, living under an assumed name, then finally, at the end of his life, reaching out. That's the stuff of Hollywood movies!
Even if it's a hoax, it's a pretty elaborate one. And it keeps the legend of the Alcatraz escape alive and kicking (or maybe swimming?).
The Enduring Appeal of the Escape
Why are we all so fascinated by this story? Maybe it's the sheer audacity of it. Or the idea of outsmarting "the Rock," a place built to break even the toughest spirits.
There's also the romance of the unknown. Did they really make it? Did they build a new life? Or are they sleeping with the fishes?
Whether the letter is genuine or not, it’s a reminder that some mysteries never truly get solved. And sometimes, the most interesting stories are the ones that leave us wondering. It gives us room to dream.
So, next time you're near San Francisco, take a look out at Alcatraz. And remember John Anglin. He might just be out there, somewhere, with a smile and a good story to tell.
