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4 days ago · Originally a military prison dating back to the Civil War, the island became a federal penitentiary in 1934. It was designed to house the "worst of the worst" – the most notorious, troublesome inmates from other prisons. [^2] Alcatraz‘s security was unparalleled.
2 days ago · Alcatraz housed some of America's most notorious criminals during its time as a federal prison. Gangsters like Al "Scarface" Capone, who was convicted of tax...
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2 days ago · Due to mounting concern over Al Capone's extravagant prison lifestyle, he was transferred to Alcatraz. The primary responsibility for his transfer lay with Attorney General Homer S. Cummings; it ...
4 days ago · The Texas Seven escape exposed serious flaws in the state‘s prison security system and led to a major overhaul of policies and procedures. It also raised questions about the effectiveness of the death penalty as a deterrent to crime, as all seven escapees had been sentenced to death or life in prison before their escape. 4.
1 day ago · A new bar has sparked outrage before it has even opened for asking patrons and staff to dress as prison inmates. Alcotraz - which is a play on the notorious US prison Alcatraz - will open in ...
5 days ago · Before he became the warden of Alcatraz, he was the warden of San Quentin prison. At San Quentin he was given the nickname 'Golden Rule Warden' because he carried with him a reputation as a strict disciplinarian.
3 hours ago · Kyle Hendricks is a Cubs legend who started Game 7 of the 2016 World Series. He pitched well in that game and he pitched well for the Cubs for years. At one point, Kyle Hendricks had one of the ...
