The most violent escape attempt at Alcatraz occurred in 1946. Three inmates and two officers lost their lives and 18 others were injured.
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Alcatraz: Greatest Prison Escapes: Episode 9
The most violent escape attempt at Alcatraz occurred in 1946. Three inmates and two officers lost their lives and 18 others were injured.
Added: Jul 2, 2008
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