Escaping Alcatraz: Unveiling the Real Tale of Three Escaped Inmates

Warm Showers

When you think of America’s most infamous prison, warm showers are unlikely to make the list of associations. Yet, surprisingly, they were a staple at Alcatraz. But hold your gasps – the reasoning isn’t as benevolent as you might imagine. The plot thickens, doesn’t it? Let’s unravel this unexpected facet of prison life together.

This prison held a singular distinction across the entire United States – it offered its inmates hot showers. But don’t mistake this for kindness. This was a cunning strategy. The idea was to acclimate prisoners to warm waters, making the icy, treacherous Bay waters a shocking deterrent to escape attempts.