FBI’s Failure to Find an Answer

A month after the notorious Alcatraz escape, a fleeting glimpse into the fate of the fugitives emerged. A Norwegian freighter reported a body, clad in attire resembling a prisoner’s uniform, drifting 17 miles from the Golden Gate Bridge. Yet, by the time authorities arrived, the sea had reclaimed its secret—the body had vanished.

For 17 years, the FBI scoured for answers, but their search was in vain. Ultimately, they concluded that the escapees likely ended up in the frigid waters during their flight to freedom. Despite this closure, subsequent findings hinted at a different story, suggesting that the mystery of whether they survived remains unresolved.