TERRIFYING NEWS The OAK ISLAND Researchers found something hidden in the Money Pit

period couldn’t be better and look at this look at the condition of it just sitting down there it’s solid silver so it’s just clean as when it was minted yeah worn but clean yeah it’s just amazing God that is unbelievable then this is a die right this yeah I wasn’t sure at first like musketball you see the little pin Pricks in it right here look at that that’s unbelievable nestled in the cold Waters of San Francisco Bay alcatra Federal Penitentiary established in 1934 was once deemed inoc capable notorious gangsters like Al Capone and Machine Gun Kelly once called it home cementing its reputation as an impenetrable Fortress until 1962 when three inmates orchestrated an ingenious breakout recently Explorer Josh Gates Guided by a former FBI agent ventured into the silent haunting corridors of this legendary Penitentiary but what terrifying Secrets did Josh Gates uncover in Alcatraz his deep forgotten tunnels join us as we delve into why no one wants to set foot in these eerie passageways again the psychological tactics of Alcatraz Josh under the guidance of a seasoned FBI agent dive deep into the cunning psychological strategies used by the administrators of alcatra prison this Infamous facility was more than just a place of confinement it was a stronghold of psychological warfare the inmates were bombarded with fabricated Tales of danger lurking Beyond The Prison Walls they were led to believe that deadly sharks infested the surrounding Waters and that the guards were Sharpshooters always ready to Target any fleeing prisoner however these stories were far from the truth the actual deterrence preventing Escape were the frigid water temperatures and the considerable distance to the mainland while daunting these obstacles weren’t as dramatic as the talls spun by the prison staff these Fabrications were strategically used to instill a deep-seated doubt and fear in the prisoners crushing any buding escape plans before they could even begin the goal was to forge a setting so intimidating that the inmates would deem any attempt at Escape not only physically Ally impossible but also utterly foolish as Josh stands by the cells once occupied by the angland brothers he can almost feel the overwhelming sense of Despair that these walls would have evoked in anyone daring to think of Escape now let’s get to know the cunning inmates who managed to engineer a brilliant escape from this Fortress the true stories of Alcatraz as most notorious inmates meet frankly Morris a man whose life reads like a plot from a thriller born on September 1st 1926 in Washington DC Morris faced adversity early un orphaned at just 11 years old he drifted through various foster homes throughout his childhood his foray into the criminal World began at the tender age of 13 and over the years Morris found himself entangled in a web of criminal activities ranging from narcotics possession to armed robbery his teenage years saw multiple arrests setting a pattern that followed him into adulthood by his late teens Morris was a seasoned inmate often found serving lunch to other prisoners however Morris was no ordinary criminal he possessed a razor sharp intellect in fact he was reported to have an IQ of 133 placing him in the top 2% of the general population in terms of intelligence this intellectual prowess would later play a crucial role in his escape plans his criminal resume extended across state lines from Grand Larson in Miami Beach to Kar the and more armed robberies despite multiple incarcerations in Florida and Georgia his defining moment came when he escaped from the Louisiana State Penitentiary while serving a 10-year sentence for bank robbery recapture a year later during a burglary his next stop was Alcatraz where he arrived on January 20th 1960 known simply as inmate number a 1441 now let’s turn to the angland brothers meet John William and Clarence Brothers not just by Blood but by Fate born on May 2nd 1930 and May 11th 1931 respectively these two were part of a large family of 14 children in Donaldsonville Georgia raised by parents George Robert angland and Rachel van Miller angland who were seasonal Farm Workers the family later relocated to Russen Florida 20 mi south of Tampa this move was strategic as the truck farms and tomato Fields there offered a more stable income every June their Journey would stretch northward to Michigan where they picked cheres marking a rhythm of migration with the seasons from a young age John and Clarence were inseparable their Adventures by The Frigid Waters of Lake Michigan where they swam even as ice floated around them were not just acts of Bravery but a testament to their enduring bond this skill in swimming would later PR pivotal in their lives their path took a Twist when Clarence at 14 was caught breaking into a service station this incident marked the beginning of their descent into a life of crime in the early 1950s the brothers started robbing banks and other establishments together carefully choosing targets that were closed to avoid injuring anyone they maintained a strict code during their Heist claiming to have used a weapon only once a toy gun during a bank robbery their most notable crime came on January 17th 1958 when they along with their brother Alfred robbed the bank of Colombia in Alabama caught and sentenced to 35 years each they found themselves shuffling between prison Florida State Prison lenworth Federal Penitentiary and Atlanta Penitentiary it was in Atlanta that their itch for Freedom became too great to ignore after several failed Escape attempts the authorities decided they were too much of a risk to keep in a less secure facility this led to their transfer to the ultimate Bastion of security Alcatraz John arrived on October 24th 1960 as inmate number AED 1476 in Clarence followed on January 16th 1961 as inmate AED 1485 little did anyone know Alcatraz was not the end of the road for their escapades but rather the setting of their most audacious act yet finally there’s Alan West born on March 25th 1929 in New York City Allen had a notorious criminal record being arist arrested over 20 times his life of crime led to his imprisonment for car theft in 1955 initially at Atlanta Penitentiary and later at Florida State Prison following an escape attempt from the Florida facility West’s fate took a dramatic turn at the age of 28 he was transferred to the notorious Alcatraz in 1957 where he was known as inmate A’s 1335 the ingenious Escape Plan the incredible escape from alcatra was sparked by a remarkable discovery made by Alan West who initially proposed the daring plan West stumbled Upon A crucial detail while assigned to clean the roof above the cells there he noticed a ventilation duct leading directly to the building’s roof this particular duct was unlike others it lacked a concrete cover and featured steel rods that appeared relatively easy to manipulate upon realizing the significance of his find West quickly shared the information with his neighbor Frank Morris Morris known for his sharp intellect and strategic mind instantly saw the potential in West Discovery it was Morris who then took charge transforming the initial idea into a full-f Escape Plan his exceptional intelligence made him the natural leader of the operation to bring this plan to life Morris enlisted John and Clarence angland brothers whose cells were conveniently close to his this proximity allowed for constant communication which was vital for the meticulous coordination required the trio Guided by Morris’s Keen planning worked on navigating the intricate passageways behind the cells designed originally for sanitary Ducks once they managed to escape their cells the group could easily climb these ducks to to reach the pivotal ventilation home the plan involved cutting through the steel rods to make their way onto the prison roof of feet that seemed almost impossible moreover Morris observed that the Prison Walls had been weakened over the years the corrosive effects of seawater had taken their toll eroding the structures Integrity this deterioration played into their hands making the Escape more feasible their plan exploited a maze of passages hidden behind the cell blocks which housed small ventilation openings though originally too narrow for escape the weakened walls presented a new opportunity the inmates harnessed the significant weakness in the prison structure initiating their breakout without any proper tools ingeniously they used spoons which they had covertly obtained to Chisel away at the walls bit by bit this painstaking task of enlarging the openings required months of dedicated careful effort throughout this intense period they had to remain Vigilant to ensure that the guards neither saw nor heard them to maintain their utmost secrecy the inmates chose to conduct their excavation during the noisiest times within the prison such as when other inmates played musical instruments at night this strategic timing helped mask any sounds from their digging allowing them to stay undetected they also took advantage of periods of routine maintenance work within the prison using these occasions to dig without arousing suspicion the four inmates established a rigorous routine coordinating their digging sessions to coincide with times when they were least likely to be observed by the guards they even assigned one of their group to keep watch over the corridor alerting the others to any approaching guards given Alcatraz his reputation for strict security and a high number of guards such meticulous precautions were vital to the success of their escape plan despite the risk of sudden checks by guards and the possibility that other inmates knew of their plan no one betrayed the conspirators in fact it was common for inmates to support each other and Escape attempts as a matter of fact helping fellow inmates was viewed as a key principle among prisoners in a breathtaking plot straight out of a movie nearly 80 inmates at kraz were in on the Escape Plan during the arduous digging process not a single one of these inmates betrayed the secret to the authorities to cleverly conceal the openings they tirelessly worked on the escapes crafted ingenious disguises in the prison Workshop they created cardboard planks meticulously painted to blend seamlessly with the cell walls and place these over the holes to ensure further camouflage they strategically positioned personal items like musical instruments and clothing to block any view of their ongoing work after months of grueling effort the inmates successfully enlarged the openings enough to squeeze their bodies through marking a significant milestone in their elaborate escape plan however Escaping The Prison was only part of their ambitious goal though ultimate Challenge was to leave the island itself which required crossing the treacherous sea in a stroke of Genius they devised a plan to construct a boat inspiration struck when they found an article in a mechanics magazine that described how to Fashion a rubber boat and life jackets from raincoats raincoats where abundant within the prison and with the help of fellow inmates they managed to collect and covertly acquire 50 raincoats for their project The Dilemma then became where to store and assemble these crucial materials the only available space was on the roof of their cells precisely where Allan West had earlier discovered the ventilation duck opening however this area was under regular survey Vance by guards overseeing inmate activities in an impressive display of cunning and Ingenuity Alan West Guided by the sharp intellect of Frank Morris orchestrated a brilliant deception West convinced the guards that it was necessary to cover the bars above the cells with blankets and sheets to prevent dust from falling during cleaning operations by consistently highlighting the issue of dust and proposing a solution West secured permission to drape the bars effectively hiding there clandestine activities from the Vigilant eyes of the prison guards this oversight was a significant security breach for a facility famous for its impenetrable defenses strikingly the full extent of this security lapse didn’t come to light until 1990 almost three decades after the events for 2 months the blankets and sheets remained in place concealing the inmates Workshop where they feverishly worked to construct a rubber boat and life jackets and saw through the rods on the ventilation duct opening the area above the cells was transformed into a fully equipped Workshop complete with all the necessary tools brought up from below however there was the risk of their frequent absences during nightly Escape preparations to dupe the guards during routine check they crafted fake heads cleverly making it appear as though they were sound asleep in their cells these decoys were strategically placed on their pillows covered with blankets and perfectly timed for the nighttime inspections there guards fo fooled by the lifelike heads would glance at what seemed to be inmates resting and move on completely unaware of the escape’s actual activities these replicas now iconic and preserved within the prison archives were a testament to the inmates resourcefulness using everyday materials found in their cells like soaps and dust from their digging toilet paper paste and dyes from the prison Workshop they mix these components to create convincing fact similes of their own heads the crafting of these heads wasn’t without its challenges particularly when it came to mimicking the appearance of hair this problem was ingeniously solved by Clarence anen one of the inmates who worked in the prison’s Barber Shop Clarence became pivotal in this aspect of the plan secretly collecting hair from the floor of the barber shop he gathered enough to provide a realistic hair ing for each of the fake heads enhancing their authenticity with their ingenious decoys in place the inmates were able to continue their work undetected spending night after night in their Secret Workshop there they diligently focused on constructing a rubber boat in life jackets essential for their planned Escape over the course of two months their efforts brought them closer to Freedom all while under the watchful yet deceived eyes of Alcatraz has guard the night they vanished finally the Fateful night of June 11th 1962 arrived and and the state stage was set for the legendary alcatra Escape as the prison lights dim Ed at 9:30 p.m. the meticulously planned breakout was set into motion each of the four inmates placed their meticulously crafted fake head on their pillows covered them with blankets to fool the guards and made their way to the ventilation openings they had laboriously excavated over the previous months their path LED them from the back quarter of their cells to a hidden workshop and finally to the ventilation duct that was their gateway to the prison roof despite the thorough planning not everything went according to plan Allan West faced an unexpected setback the cement he had used to conceal his ventilation hole had hardened more than anticipated making it exceedingly difficult to reopen as the others Frank Morris and the angland brothers prepared to ascend they encouraged Allen to keep working at his barrier and to follow them as soon as he could undeterred by Allen’s predicament the three continued on assembling the rubber boat and life jackets they had crafted and removing the steel rods from the ducted opening they operated under a pack that should any member encounter difficulties the others would proceed without hesitation to maximize their chances of success by the time Alan West managed to pry off the grill and enlarge the whole Frank Morris and the angland brothers had already moved undefeated West returned to his cell and resigned himself to sleep meanwhile Morris and the angland made a daring ass sent up the ventilation shaft to the roof although their breakout caused a loud crashed the guards failing to locate the source of the noise didn’t pursue it further with their escapee gear and tow the trio then made a bold descent sliding 50ft down a kitchen vent pipe to reach the ground their next obstacle was formidable they had to climb over two 12T barb wire fences they navigated these with skill and determination reaching the Northeast Shoreline near the power plant this area was a strategic blind spot unseen by the prison search lights and gun Towers here using a concertina stolen from another inmate and ingeniously modified to function as a Bellows they inflated their makeshift raft just after 1: p.m. under the cover of Darkness they launched their raft into the chel waters their destination was Angel Island 2 mil to the north as they paddled away from the infamous Alcatraz marking one of the most legendary Escapes in history investigating the Alcatraz escaped the daring Escape from Alcatraz wasn’t discovered until the morning of June 12th all thanks to the ingeniously crafted dummy heads that fooled the guards overnight what followed was an intense Manhunt as multiple military and law enforcement agencies launched a comprehensive 10-day search by air sea and land 2 days into the search on June 14th a paddle was found floating about 200 yard off Angel Island Southern Shore by a Coast Guard Cutter on that same day in a closely related location a wallet encased in plastic was recovered this wallet contained names addresses and photos of the angland friends and relatives further Clues emerged over the following days on June 21st pieces of raincoat material believed to be remnants of the makeshift raft were found on a beach near the Golden Gate Bridge the next day a deflated life jacket crafted from the same material was found floating 50 yards off alcatra Island despite these fines the final FBI report stated that no other physical evidence was discovered early on FBI agents speculated that the escapes had drowned they reasoned that the found personal effects were essential to the men and unlikely to be abandoned voluntarily the theory was that they would not have risked losing these items unless they met a tragic end however the mystery deepened as no no human remains were ever found leaving room for Endless speculation and Intrigue about the fate of the daring escapes over a month after the audacious Escape from Alcatraz on July 17th an unexpected sighting stirred fresh waves of speculation the Norwegian ship SS noral spotted a body floating in the ocean 15 nautical miles from the Golden Gate Bridge curiously the crew did not retrieve the body nor report the sighting until October San Francisco County coroner Henry tickle was skeptical that the body was one of the escapes he argued against the likelihood of a body remaining afloat for over a month tickle suggested an alternative identity for the deceased cesil Philip Herman a 34-year-old unemployed Baker who had tragically jumped from the Golden Gate Bridge just 5 days before the citing this Theory however was not unchallenged several coroners from neighboring counties believed it was possible that the remains were indeed those of one of the escaped inmates amidst these debates FBI investigator maintained a cautious stance they acknowledged the theoretical possibility that the escapes could have made it to Angel Island however they emphasized the slim chances of survival given the turbulent currents and the frigid temperatures of the bay Waters according to inmate Allan West their plan upon reaching land involves stealing clothes in a car to Aid their getaway intriguingly no such thefts were reported in the area following their escape Josh Gates tour of Alcatraz as Josh Gates explores the corridors of Alcatraz he struck by the sheer amount of new information he’s learning about the notorious Escape walking down the same prison block where it all happened he shown Frank Morris’s cell and he learns that the angland brothers were just further down the block the fact that these inmates devised such an elaborate Escape Plan despite being separated by distance truly astonishes him Josh’s tour doesn’t just stop at walking through he experiences being locked in one of the tiny cells himself giving him a chilling Taste of the claustrophobic conditions the inmates endured its in these cramped quarters where they hatch their daring plan he’s then taken through the hidden tunnels the escapes used to sneak out of their cells heading towards a makeshift Workshop where they crafted life jackets and WS the highlight of Josh’s visit comes when he has shown the actual route the escapes presumably took to reach the ocean but the epens when he views items preserved by the FBI that were instrumental in the Escape it’s revealed that many of their innovative ideas including the design for the life vest were inspired by articles found in old issues of Popular Mechanics in the the prison Library this piece of information fascinates Josh highlighting how even educational materials intended for rehabilitation inadvertently aided in their escape among the artifacts Josh has shown one of the actual fake vent grates made by the inmates this handcrafted piece composed of layers of cardboard soap and paint was meticulously designed to cover and blend into the deteriorating concrete around the air duck camouflaging it perfectly with the prison wall Josh was amazed by the surprise level of craftsmanship among the inmates reminiscent of a realife miver scenario over 6 months using nothing more than spoons and discarded blades these prisoners meticulously chiseled away at the concrete walls of their cells their resourcefulness didn’t stop there they even constructed a handmade Periscope this clever device equipped with a small mirror allowed them to stealthily monitor guard movements and check the prison’s rooftop before executing their Escape Plan moreover they transformed a vacuum cleaner motor into a makeshift drill as Josh’s Journey Through the prison continues he encounters the replica heads used by the inmates to trick the guards during their escape placed meticulously on their beds these heads were so lifelike that Josh admits they could easily fool anyone especially in the dim light of night intriguingly he notices that there are four heads yet only three inmates escaped this puzzling observation leads him to learn about them initial escape plan which included a fourth inmate who ultimately was left behind Josh concludes his tour struck by the realization that even Alcatraz reputed to be the most secure prison in the world had its vulnerabilities Alan West’s fate Alcatraz his end and the ongoing hunt Allan West the only conspirator who didn’t make it out during the famed alcatra Escape ended up fully cooperating with authorities due to his cooperation he faced no charges for his involvement in the escape plan after Alcatraz was closed down in 1963 West was transferred to mcneel Island in Washington and later back to Atlanta Penitentiary Post relase in 19 67 after serving his initial S West found himself again Behind Bars the following year in Florida charged with gr Larson his life took a darker turn in October 1972 at Florida State Prison where he fatally stabbed another inmate in an incident that was possibly a racially motivated hate crime West continued to serve multiple sentences including life imprisonment four the murder until his death from acute parentis in 1978 due to its high operational costs near nearly $10 per prison per day compared to just $3 at Atlanta Penitentiary and the extensive damage caused by 50 years of exposure to saltwater Alcatraz was deemed too expensive and structurally compromised to continue operations consequently Attorney General Robert F Kennedy made the decisive call to close the facility on March 21st 1963 The Mystery of the escapes from alcatra continue to Captivate the nation long after the prison door shut the FBI officially included their investigation on December 31st 1979 after 17 years of exhaustive searches and Analysis they determined that it was most likely that the prisoners drowned in The Frigid Waters of San Francisco Bay during their attempted escape to Angel Island evidence suggested that their makeshift raft had disintegrated and the men overcome by hypothermia were likely swept out to sea by the strong currents the only documented Cas of inmate making it to Shore by swimming from from the notorious Alcatraz Island was that of John Paul Scott on December 16th 1962 John Paul Scott crafted makeshift water wings from inflated rubber gloves he daringly swam a distance of 2.7 nautical miles from Alcatraz to Fort Point right at the southern tip of the Golden Gate Bridge exhausted in hypothermic Scott was discovered by teenagers barely clinging to life after being revived at man army hospital he was sent straight back to alcatra today the route Scott swam has taken on a new life it is now a challenging segment of two annual Triathlon events where a multitude of athletes test their endurance against the cold treacherous Waters that once guarded the most infamous Prisoners the case of Frank Morris and the angland brothers Escape didn’t end with the FBI’s closure the United States Marshall service took over the ongoing investigation fueled by the enduring possibility that the escapes might still be found Deputy US Marshall Michael Dyke speaking to NPR affirmed that there was still an active warrant out for the escapes and the Marshall services pursuit of fugitives never ceased even as late as 2009 Dyke reported regularly receiving new leads the warrant for the missing men is set to expire in 2030 by which time all the individuals involved would be at least 100 years old in a continued effort to resolve this long-standing mystery the Marshall service released age progress drawings of the missing men in 2022 through there fugitive investigations website thanks for 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