Have you ever seen an unusual epitaph on a headstone and wanted to know the rest of the story? We've gathered some fascinating tales.

William Baker, 91, is believed to be one of the last living inmates of Alcatraz. He has harrowing tales to tell, including about the time he tried to escape.

Despite its reputation as ironclad, it was possible to escape Alcatraz. All it took was brains, guts and 50 raincoats.

US President Donald Trump declared "nobody ever escaped from Alcatraz," outlining plans to reopen the island prison. It was ...

At its peak, the facility was nearly three times more expensive to operate than other federal prisons, largely due to its ...

President Trump directs reopening of Alcatraz to house most dangerous criminals. The place once known as 'The Rock' could ...

The origin story of Alcatraz's name is a complicated mix of language, a history that dates back to the first Europeans to ...

The origin story of Alcatraz's name is a complicated mix of language, a history that dates back to the first Europeans to ...

Nearly all interviewed agreed it would be very expensive to restore the historic facility on an island in San Francisco Bay.

The President said he wants to restore the legendary island prison, which was closed decades ago and converted into a tourist ...

Visitors walk through a cell block at Alcatraz Island in San Francisco, California, US, on Monday, May 5, 2025. President ...

Al Capone, George "Machine Gun" Kelly, James "Whitey" Bulger, and the "Birdman of Alcatraz" all served time at the high-security prison.