Escaping from prison is no mean feat, especially when it is a maximum security installation. Despite that, there have been instances throughout the decades where inmates have braved all odds and come out on the other side. Why An Escape From Alcatraz Was Tough? Unlike other prisons around the world, Alcatraz won the nickname ‘The Rock’ and for good reason.  It was strategically located smack in the middle of San Francisco Bay. The waters around the prison were known to be notoriously … [Read more...]