Conspiracy Theories
Like any big and mysterious event, conspiracy theories have come up regarding the fate of the Alcatraz escapees. One such conspiracy, which is depicted in a film, is that the men used an electrical cord to attach themselves to a passenger ferry that left Alcatraz not long after midgnight.
Conspiracy Theories
Busting Myths
The T.V. show, Mythbusters, did an episode in 2003 that checked out the possibility of escaping from Alcatraz Island with a raft made out of the materials claimed to be used. The conclusion was that it was indeed a feasible escape plan.
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Busting Myths
