Have you ever seen an unusual epitaph on a headstone and wanted to know the rest of the story? We've gathered some fascinating tales.

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.

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

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

This feature article reflects on the truly fascinating story of how three men pulled off a seemingly impossible escape from ...

At its peak, the facility was nearly three times more expensive to operate than other federal prisons, largely due to its ...