The Informant’s Tale

After his failed escape attempt, Allen hopelessly retreated to his cell, awaiting the inevitable chaos of discovery. As morning broke and alarms pierced the air, a thorough search ensued. It soon became clear that he held the keys to understanding the breakout.

He cooperated with the authorities, revealing the escape plan’s details—though the truth of his account remains shrouded in mystery. Allen claimed the escapees aimed for Angel Island to acquire a car and clothes, planning to vanish into new identities. Whether his story was a calculated deception or a candid confession has kept historians and enthusiasts guessing ever since.