Historical Events tagged with "prison break"
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IRA Prisoners Hijack Lorry for Escape
Thirty-eight prisoners of the Irish Republican Army (IRA), armed with six handguns, hijacked a prison meals lorry to orchestrate a dramatic escape from the Maze Prison in Northern Ireland. This well-planned operation was executed amidst the ongoing conflict surrounding the Troubles, a period marked by intense political and sectarian strife in the region. The prisoners' escape underscored the vulnerabilities in the prison security system and highlighted the extent to which the IRA was willing to go to free its members.
Continue ReadingEscape from Alcatraz: Frank Morris and the Anglins
Frank Morris, John Anglin, and Clarence Anglin allegedly executed a daring escape from Alcatraz Island. Using improvised tools, they created makeshift rafts and masks to hide their identities. The prisoners disappeared from their cells during the night, and their absence was discovered the following morning. Despite a massive search, they were never found, leading to speculation about their fate.
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