U.S. Marshal’s Reply
When the enigmatic letter surfaced, unveiled to the public by a shadowy source through San Francisco’s KPIX, it thrust the Alcatraz mystery back into the spotlight. Yet, the U.S. Marshals, guardians of the relentless pursuit of justice, cast a stark shadow of skepticism. In a statement that reverberated through the corridors of uncertainty, they opined, “There is no reason to believe that any of them would have changed their lifestyle and became completely law-abiding citizens after this escape.”
In this gripping narrative, the U.S. Marshals’ unwavering resolve to keep the investigation alive loomed large, a testament to the enduring fascination and elusiveness of the Alcatraz escape, where fact and legend intertwined in an enigmatic dance.
A Cold Case
The three prisoners would have a good chance of surviving if they were released at midnight, according to a computer model used by a study team in 2014. What happened that evening?
Deputy US Marshal Michael Dyke said, “There’s an active warrant, and the Marshals Service doesn’t give up looking for people,” in 2009. Another piece of information was made public.
The Last Man On Alcatraz
In March 2018, Jim Albright, the last guard of Alcatraz, shared captivating insights with San Francisco’s ABC 7 on the 55th anniversary of the prison’s closure. When asked about the infamous escape, Albright offered a unique perspective. “It depends on whether you’re talking to me or their mother,” he mused.
With a solemn tone, he firmly believed that the escapees had met their demise in the icy waters surrounding the island. Yet, Albright speculated that the enigmatic letter-writer, seeking attention for his cancer treatment, might be breathing new life into the mystery. Alcatraz, a place of legends and secrets, continues to intrigue.
The Escapees Now
The enigma of Frank Lee Morris, John Anglin, and Clarence Anglin endures, shrouding their Alcatraz escape in an enduring cloak of uncertainty. Decades have passed since they vanished into the inky San Francisco Bay waters, leaving the world to wonder if they survived or succumbed to the treacherous currents.
The cryptic 2013 letter, its author still a phantom, adds a tantalizing layer to this enigma, leaving us on the edge of our seats. Now, aged 90, Frank Morris, and his cohorts John and Clarence Anglin, aged 86 and 87 respectively, would have to serve just ten more years, but the question remains: do they still walk among us, old and gnarled, or did the frigid waters of Alcatraz forever conceal their fate? The mystery endures, a testament to the allure of the inexplicable.