John William Anglin, 32, was last seen on June 11, 1962, in San Francisco, California, as one of three infamous inmates who escaped from Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary. Anglin, along with his brother Clarence Anglin and fellow prisoner Frank Morris, executed one of the most daring prison escapes in U.S. history. The trio used handmade tools to dig through the walls of their cells, climbed to the roof of the prison, and launched a makeshift raft constructed from raincoats into the frigid waters
of the San Francisco Bay.
The U.S. Marshals and FBI launched an extensive search, but despite finding some personal belongings in the water, including a paddle and life vest, no bodies were ever recovered, and the men were never conclusively found. Authorities initially believed the escapees likely drowned in the treacherous currents of the bay. However, over the years, numerous leads, sightings, and pieces of evidence have surfaced, suggesting that at least one or more of the men might have survived.
In 2013, a letter allegedly written by John Anglin was sent to the San Francisco Police Department, claiming he was still alive, but its authenticity remains in question. The case remains open, with the U.S. Marshals still treating Anglin and his co-escapees as fugitives. Their escape continues to be one of the most enduring mysteries in criminal history.Last Seen: Jun 11, 1962
