Alcatraz closed in 1963 because it was too costly to operate — three times more costly than any other federal prison. It's not coming back.

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

The president’s call to reopen the federal prison on Alcatraz Island is right in line with his sadistic notion of justice, no matter the cost or the physical obstacles to turning The Rock — ...

Restoring the infamous island penitentiary would be a logistical nightmare, experts say: ‘on a cost-benefit analysis, it’s ...

Despite its reputation as ironclad, it was possible to escape Alcatraz ... prison in the United States. Prison officials said Clarence tried to get out – with John’s help – by hiding inside ...

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.

Prison officials said Clarence tried to get out – with John’s help – by hiding inside two large metal ... Anglins were paired in adjoining cells at Alcatraz next to Morris – another ...

As calls to reopen Alcatraz make headlines, Mexico's prison island tells a different story – of sea turtles, green parrots ...

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