Clarence Anglin was born on November 5, 1931, in Georgia. He grew up in a small town, where he lived with his parents and two brothers, John and Alfred. The Anglin family was poor, and Clarence often had to work as a farmer and laborer to help support his family. Despite their financial struggles, the Anglin brothers were close and looked out for each other.
In 1958, Clarence and his brothers John and Alfred decided to turn to a life of crime. They started robbing banks in Georgia, using their knowledge of the area to plan their heists. The Anglin brothers became known for their daring robberies, and soon caught the attention of local law enforcement.
Clarence Anglin's most famous act was his escape from Alcatraz prison in 1962. Along with his brothers and another inmate, Frank Morris, Clarence meticulously planned their escape for months. On the night of June 11, the four men broke out of their cells, climbed through ventilation shafts, and made their way to the roof. From there, they inflated a makeshift raft and paddled out into the icy waters of the San Francisco Bay.
The escapees were never seen again, and their fate remains a mystery to this day. Despite an extensive manhunt by the F.B.I., no trace of Clarence or his brothers was ever found. Some believe that they drowned in the treacherous waters, while others think they may have successfully made it to shore and started new lives.
Clarence Anglin's daring escape from Alcatraz has captured the imagination of people around the world. His story has been the subject of books, documentaries, and even a Hollywood film. The 1979 movie "Escape from Alcatraz," starring Clint Eastwood, is based on the events surrounding Clarence's escape.
To this day, Clarence Anglin remains wanted by the F.B.I. for his role in the Alcatraz escape. His story continues to intrigue and mystify, as people wonder what ultimately happened to him and his brothers. Whether they lived or died, Clarence Anglin's legacy as a master escape artist lives on.