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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP113643) and 12 other sources
Clarence Anglin, aged 31, was last seen on the night of June 11, 1962, when he, along with his brother John Anglin and fellow inmate Frank Morris, executed a daring escape from Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary in San Francisco Bay. The men had been serving time for bank robbery and had spent months meticulously planning their escape, fashioning a raft from raincoats and creating dummy heads to fool the guards into thinking they were asleep in their cells.

On the night of their escape, the three prisoners crawled through a utility corridor, climbed to the roof, and made their way to the shoreline where they launched their makeshift raft into the bay. Their exact fate remains unknown, as no definitive trace of the men was ever found, though authorities recovered a paddle, some of their personal effects, and pieces of the raft. While the FBI initially concluded that the men likely drowned in the cold, treacherous waters, no bodies were ever recovered, leaving room for speculation that they may have survived.

The case remained open for decades, and even today, the U.S. Marshals Service continues to hold active warrants for the escapees. Over the years, several potential leads have surfaced, including a photograph and letters that purportedly show the Anglin brothers living in South America. Despite these claims, the official status of Clarence Anglin remains that of missing and presumed drowned.

Last Seen: Jun 11, 1962

Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

83%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP12134 • Found Jul 2, 1970
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%27 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP7082 • Found Aug 21, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same state
TimingFound 45 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
80%Moderate
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP17718 • Found Sep 9, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same state
TimingFound 28 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Gray vs Hazel
80%Moderate
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP17743 • Found Feb 17, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 33–39 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same state
TimingFound 25 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5935 • Found Jan 18, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 31 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
80%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5899 • Found Dec 24, 1983
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
80%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5872 • Found Oct 16, 1981
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 20–30 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%153 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
80%Moderate
John Doe — Unincorporated, California
UP10662 • Found Jun 7, 1978
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 20–30 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%26 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
80%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5843 • Found Aug 3, 1975
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%172 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
80%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5831 • Found Jul 13, 1969
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
Weight 89%135 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.