Alcatraz Prison: The Great Escape- Part 2

[@SteveMHN]

I love these very in depth series. It doesn't matter how many hours of content she puts out, Stephanie always makes it interesting from start to finish, I never find them boring.

[@StephanieHarlowe]

You are too kind!

[@queerengineer]

Same same

[@tinathompson6796]

I agree!! She’s the best!

[@moony2626]

Same lol in part 1 I kept being like is this about Alcatraz or colonial history? Yet I was interested the entire time

[@sewwawa3202]

Truth 💯

[@BriEMcN]

On the topic of inmates being really crafty, I wanna share my experiences from when I was in jail because I always found this sort of thing so interesting and maybe some of you will too. This is from a female perspective so I know men have different jail hacks. -feminine pads were used for anything we could find a use for. We stuck them to bottom of brooms to make a swiffer or mop, used them to fill the loose jail shoes so they would fit better, or to keep our feet warm/dry in the court yard in the winter, or to make it easier to jog in the court yard. Women also stuck them to their toilet "seat" so it wasn't so cold and hard since jails don't have normal toilet seats, it's just a hard metal rim. -We made our own makeup. Eyeliner and brow liner was made using jail issued pencils, we'd get the tips wet and scribble on the wall which would make the tip soft and pasty. Mascara was made using pen ink, water and a bit of toothpaste and applied with a toothbrush. -birthday/holiday cards were colored in by wetting the colors on magazine pages and the color transfered using paper twisted in a hard pen like thing with a soft tip, or whatever else someone found easy to "paint" with. -bracelets were a popular thing to make and sent home or sold/given to other inmates, but the collection of the string was where it gets interesting. It's collected from the jail clothing, there were 4 common colors worn; orange, dark blue, tan and pink/red and white striped. Sometimes they were patched up with different color thread too, because they were patched up by hand in the state prisons and sent back. So we would collect them very carefully, since they had to be long enough to be used for a bracelet, and certain colors were more sought after because they were less common. Thread trading for commissary food was very popular. It's also not allowed and getting caught doing this is destruction of state property and can get you a whole new charge and will get you sent to the box. -"jail burritos/cake" is a well known one. On commissary days (twice a week for us) groups of inmates will get together and mix together a bunch of commissary food to make new food. Burritos were made with Ramen, left over meat from dinner or jerk from commissary, hot cheetos crushed to a powder and rice is mixed together. No microwaves at our jail so it's eaten at room temp lol. Cake is made with jail cake and honey buns smooshed together with some milk and made into a paste and other sweets from commissary are added in. It can actually be very good and done well if the cake maker knows what they're doing. Frosting is also made using a little milk and a lot of hot chocolate mix made to a thick paste. It's usually done for other inmates birthdays. -wrapping pens was also pretty popular and when done well, and could be traded for food too. It's done by carefully tearing chunks of pretty pictures/designs out of magazines (bent a million times where you want to "cut" it and wet very lightly along the edge) and wrapped around the pen. It's held on with old suran wrap. Pregnant women and those going to court during meal times are given bread wrapped in suran wrap for extra calories or for their travel meal, and the suran wrap is saved for later use. I was pregnant in jail so I had a good back stock of wrap. But the suran wrap has to be as flat and wrinkle free as possible and has to be wrapped around the pen and the magazine paper very carefully as possible so it doesn't have any bumps or lines. It takes a lot of practice to get done right but is really cool when done well. It makes the pen easier to hold, which is the main reason for doing it. -eye covers for sleeping is made using one or two socks stretched out and tied together, with a pad on the inside where your eyes will be. -old shampoo bottles are used for water bottles after soaking in water for a while to get the soap taste out. -bowling pins are made with old shampoo bottles and we had a ball in the court yard. Bowling was fun Anyway I'm probably forgetting a lot because it's been a while but I was always impressed with how crafty people are in jail.

[@abrilgalvan5326]

So interesting. Thanks for sharing

[@tarajh]

Thanks for sharing! Love the maxi-pad-on- toilet-seat hack! Genius! My Dad worked in a county jail when I was growing up. He would come home with so many stories about the creativity of the inmates. It was really impressive! He used to say stuff like, "these guys aren't stupid. Just imagine what they could accomplish out in the world if they put all their skill & creativity toward something productive.."

[@Erin-gv5lp]

Love this 😂

[@ilustralilian_]

This was so interesting! Thanks for sharing

[@shawnashawna1972]

Unluckyuuuuujlul

[@deidreruth6673]

Stephanie’s subtle sarcasm when telling stories brings me sooooo much joy. Also, I love Alcatraz so this is the perfect combo for me.

[@kandygirl7778]

Same! I catch myself giggling!

[@Just_MHO_thomasina]

Its the one tourist in your own town activities that I can do over and over... and there are lots of sights to see along the warf in SF Bay area. 🙂

[@xxslendermomxx3026]

How does one come to “love Alcatraz” exactly? It sounds hideous.

[@deidreruth6673]

@@xxslendermomxx3026this coming from someone with a username such as yours?? 🤣🤣

[@xxslendermomxx3026]

@@deidreruth6673 Well obviously I do enjoy creepy stuff, but there’s not much interest in abandoned prisons for me personally. So it was an honest question.

[@blueskybeauty8045]

My boyfriend’s roommate heard me listening to this video and he said “you know there are movies about that you can just watch” and I was like “movies couldn’t even give me all the details that Stephanie Harlowe can so why would I do that?” I learned more from your videos than I did from going to Alcatraz! Lol

[@kunya16]

There's a movie with Clint Eastwood that's pretty good. Definitely not Stephanie level education though. Not even comparable.

[@bnielsss2715]

Stephanie liked my comment on her previous video and I just wanted to say this now I know she sees me. Stephanie, thank you for consistently posting videos and always, always being yourself and staying true to you. I’m a recovering heroin addict and there have been times in my life where I just wanted to die in my addiction. KZbin was always there for me, YOU and your videos, were always there for me. I got through some of my toughest times, alone, suicidal and sick because of your voice and ability to make just about anything interesting and worth listening to. You helped me elaborate my vocabulary, expand my way of thinking and reminded me to do and stand up for, what I love and am passionate about. I now am 2 years clean and sober, I work in the field as an addictions and mental health specialist and I’m still getting the most excited, when you post. Things have been hard recently for me, but I’m able to escape through your videos and it always, consciously or subconsciously, reminds me why I do what I do and why I need to keep pushing. It truly does, mean this much to me. Thank you for reminding me always, to choose life. ❤️

[@bnielsss2715]

Also to add - you brought a consistently to my world that was ever so inconsistent. Filled with chaos and uncertainty. Your videos and your backgrounds always had a familiarity for me, brought some sense of stability and safety to my life. Thank you for always being there for someone who you don’t even know.

[@StephanieHarlowe]

You have achieved a great thing! You should be very proud of yourself and stay strong!

[@bnielsss2715]

@@StephanieHarlowe thank you so, so much. ❤️💙

[@wordsleuth992]

I just wanted to say congratulations to you; that is no easy feat beating a heroin addiction. Never forget the reasons why you chose this life. It’s so great that you are working with addictions and mental health - these people need to be heard and understood and you can help them find that one bit of hope to hang onto and help them find that one little reason to kept striving for sobriety and to stay sober. Your experience has given you that perspective - and I’m sure it was hell on you and you would never want to do it again - but that experience has given you true deep insight to help so many others find their way. Keep going!!! One day at a time. You have a wonderful opportunity to help others who need it as desperately as you did!! Much love and respect to you 💜

[@Princess-zv3yu]

Just imagine the thrill as they planned the escape many prisoners helping them to do what they thought impossible. It must have been such a memorable time

[@emdove]

It’s astonishing that so many inmates supposedly helped them put their plan into action, yet no word got out. Massive respect to them for their secretiveness.

[@angela_paolantonio-baldwin]

I’ve got to say, this is one of my absolute favorite series you’ve done yet. I went to Alcatraz about 6 years ago- the history was palpable- you could just feel it in the air -it was incredible. One thing that stuck with me was that they said it was so quiet at night, the men could hear people across the bay at parties and events laughing and having a wonderful time-what a dynamic.

[@cheyennekizirian]

I grew up in Marin County so every couple of years in school we would have a field trip out to Alcatraz, or play tour guide to friends/family. It’s a literal rock 😂 I remember they shut our class into a cell and shut off the lights… it was horrifying but still cool at the same time. I definitely left with an appreciation for the island and the escaped men. They still feature their “heads” in their beds. If anybody is in SF, I can’t recommend Alcatraz enough!!!!

[@Just_MHO_thomasina]

Its my go to sight for visitors... a tour that I don't mind doing several times. And I'm not a tour or sightseeing lover. Its incredible and the feelings you get while walking through. It's a headset guided tour. They had a gun person for each aisle... Btw.. we have a view of San Quentin too.. its on one of the nicest part of land in the county, right on. The water. And you can wave ar the prosoners in the yard when the ferry goes by. I always wonder what they are thinking when they wave back.... wave to freedom....

[@jocelynallen5747]

Gygg

[@janyn.m.9633]

im in San Francisco and i recommend booking in advance tickets are sold out for weeks right now.

[@tianna1116]

@@janyn.m.9633I found this out the hard way :( I was in SF this weekend and tried to get last minute tickets but totally sold out. Bummer. I’ll go back soon though

[@janyn.m.9633]

@tianna1116 oh no! Im sorry to hear that. The same thing happened to us. My family was so disappointed 😞.

[@sailoraries8086]

honestly it's heartwarming how many of the prisoners helped with the escape plan. teamwork really does make the dream work.

[@tiggirl19]

I remember watching this story on Mythbusters, back when it was just Adam and Jamie doing everything. I know that they talked to someone who basically grew up on Alcatraz because her dad worked there. They recreated the raft and almost everything, I think. Their conclusion when they were done was that it was plausible, because they had done a lot of research on what happened. They even went to a water facility that can show how different the weather and water would be. It's been a while since I watched this episode, but I thought it was interesting to see how people in today's world could try to replicate something that happened years ago. I will highly recommend anyone watch this episode of Mythbusters on Discovery plus, because there's some stuff in there that can show more. I think that this story shows just how much smarter the inmates were than the guards were. I think that there's a lot to this that no one in the world will know, except for the people who escaped from Alcatraz. I think that if these men did survive, they probably laid low from public life, or changed their names, and lived out the rest of their lives how they wanted. If they didn't survive, they became immortal in one of the best true stories of the time.

[@kated89141]

thank you for your suggestion. After I finish Stephanies video I'm gonna go find that. I love Mythbusters.

[@RedHeadTea]

Yes. I was surprised when the 2 of them actually did it. That was such a great show. I still have a "I reject your reality and substitute it for my own" t-shirt :)

[@tiggirl19]

@@RedHeadTea was it through the discovery channel store when they were still selling Mythbusters stuff? I've been wanting one for a long time.

[@ritalalramdini6011]

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[@dianawright8334]

I grew up in Northern Indiana and I had a friend who lived in an old Hotel in the Woods. It was used as one of Al Capone hideouts. It was in Schneider, Indiana. It had a huge common Kitchen. All the rooms had doors opened to the outside to the front of the building. In the middle of no where. It had no heat, just a black cast iron stove. One of the rooms on the Top floor at the end had a Dr. Table and still had medical equipment in an old roll top desk. The old Hotel was called The Lodge. It was in Lake County. My husbands Great Grandfather owned some the farmland where the U.S. Steel built their Banquet Facility. Al Capone used to hideout there as well. My husbands Grandmother would tell us stories before she passed away in 2009.

[@janicel.johnson1683]

Crown Point, IN still has some of the traces of gangster gun battles...

[@dianawright8334]

@@janicel.johnson1683 yeah Crown Point is in Lake County. It’s where the Main Courthouse was and now the New one. It’s the Hub of Lake County

[@lemorab1]

So you are saying that Legend has it that one of these three escapees stayed there? I wouldn't be surprised if one or all of them spent a brief period hiding out in several Old Hotels In The Woods in the U.S.

[@janicel.johnson1683]

@@lemorab1 I don't think these three...mostly Dillinger, Capone, and I think Pretty Boy Floyd...the midwest was a good area to hide out.

[@dianakeane8932]

Stephanie every time you say ‘because 1 always comes before 2’ little hearts come out of my head like this 🥰 Please can we have that on some merch 🙏🏽😃

[@wordsleuth992]

Except for in 2021!

[@k74728]

I’ll definitely need to rewatch the Valentine’s Day Massacre videos because that story was so interesting! I love these historical cases, Stephanie! Keep it up :)

[@Wistful77]

...and then maybe watch 'Some Like It Hot' to see how 50's Hollywood told the Valentine's Day massacre story [sort of] haha

[@MikeyVonSwank13]

Love the deep dive multi part videos. The amount of work you put in is amazing

[@StephanieHarlowe]

Thank you kindly!

[@graceyoung3771]

When my Mom was 12 years old living in Manchester Ky Al Capone and his gang came into their very small town. All the men congregated at her parents house. They sent her into town on a mule to make sure that, yes indeed it was Al Capone and his gang. She said hi to him and went on her way. What struck me is that even criminals had a since of decency and a line they would not cross in that my beautiful mother was totally safe from unwanted attention. Nowadays the criminals would of just killed her for the fun of it or even worse. BTW having so much fun with this and the information I've never heard before. Stephanie Harlow you truly are the best investigator journalist.

[@SpicyTexan64]

I'll take "Things that never happened" for $1000 Alex.

[@SpicyTexan64]

*would have or would've.

[@Hannnaho]

I love soaking up all this history knowledge! Such a clear picture and necessary info. Thank you for taking the time to research and compile this for us.

[@NixieEppler]

Damn girl that was fast! I was SO impressed with how deep of a dive you’re doing on this series. Only Stephanie!

[@jessicadrnava]

Your excitement for this genre is palpable and contagious. It's so fascinating!

[@SamanthaLeigh7]

"Maybe because he didn't invite him to be in his prison band" 😂 You're always good for a laugh Stephanie!

[@StephanieHarlowe]

I might be a little salty if I didn't get an invite to the band!

[@LifeofaVoodooDoll]

I wish you were my history teacher in high school! Your storytelling is captivating, there are funny bits and it ties in with (well-known) historic events or locations. Keep these stories coming 😃😃

[@autumnmorales1115]

I love series like these, they make my night go by faster bc I stock at night and it gets boring but never when I’m listening to you 😅

[@chelsea-t]

Truly appreciate how quickly part 2 comes on a Stephanie series!!

[@queenjayneapproximately]

fun fact, Robert Stroud is buried near where I live. I work as an elder care worker and once worked for the Mortician who prepared him for burial and laid him to rest. It was a fun day of listening to stories as I worked.

[@deniseb7370]

I’m loving this!!! It’s such an escape from, well, everything, lol! I love learning new things, and I realize that I really didn’t know anything about Alcatraz other than it was a remote prison, no longer operational. Thanks for the history lesson; fascinating! 🧐

[@malenamontano]

Yes, more videos like this. I would hear you talk about anything, but I also needed a break from current crimes 😑

[@glamgio_nyc]

This series has been so enjoyable! You are such a wonderful storyteller. I wish I had teacher's growing up who made history sound as compelling as you do!

[@MizBryteEyez]

Me too. I would have paid attention and would have been a better history student.

[@denigallegos9193]

Yaaaay! I am soooo excited to see this pop up on my notifications! Can’t wait to see what you have in store for us today! You are definitely one of my favorite True Crime KZbinrs! Thanks for all of your hard work and research to bring us good quality content video after video Stephanie! 💖💕💖

[@StephanieHarlowe]

Awww thank you so much!

[@heatherhent4445]

Me too 💞

[@jillyancardona3793]

Same!

[@GuarDeannAngel]

I so love the variety of topics you choose to deep dive; they are all surprisingly refreshing. Your channel isn't just true crime, it's an educational channel! And that's coming from a 53-year-old. It's never too late to learn something new, and I learn a lot of new somethings watching your channel! I learned SO much more about Bonnie and Clyde right here than I'd ever learned from all other sources combined. My deep and true love for your storytelling abilities will never end! Have you put any more thought into doing a deep dive of Marilyn Monroe?

[@1rjbrjb]

Brilliant and riveting. I looked up, it was over, an hour and change went by like 15 minutes. Yes. Very much Mad Men, cigarette smoking "why-I-oughta" era. On the other hand, our escapees could have taken in some great entertainment at the Hungry I, Mort Sahl, Woody Allen, Joan Rivers, Lenny Bruce, Irwin Corey, all helping us transition from "why I oughta". San Francisco was a comedy oasis at the time , though I suspect that they wouldn't have caught a show the first night. The propaganda persisted for decades. If you researched this in the early 90s what you got was: "drowned immediately, they saw one corpse bobbing, sharks ate the others, back to you Robert Stack". It's great to see a fresh perspective. You are a narrative genius.

[@ashleyevetts3882]

YES!!! This made my whole day!! I’ve really enjoyed this series and how deep you went into the history of it!!

[@lemorab1]

I was 12 years old when this happened. It was all over the L.A. Times. For decades, stories popped up from time to time. My favorite was when actor Sterling Hayden was interviewed back in the 1970's-1980's. He lived in Marin County and he claimed that when he read about it, he left a Volkswagon filled with gas and with keys in the ignition, parked near the water in Tiburon. He never said what happened to the car.

[@Lindsayx3]

Enjoyed part 2!!!! Can't wait for part 3!!!

[@myrnamorales4558]

About 10 years ago I went to Alcatraz, now a museum. I thought it was going to be boring, but it really was an interesting tour. I enjoy every minute and learn the history of that place. I’m enjoying this series. Great job Stephanie. Thank you.

[@muchelleeaton6131]

First, you are one of the best story tellers ever. This is super interesting, and I love how you put all the history of Alcatraz in this, it helps put everything in perspective. Speaking of history, I am from and still live in Hamilton Ohio. Our town has quite the colorful history in itself. Years ago, during all the old gangster years, they called Hamilton Little Chicago. That is because of the railroad running to and from here and Chicago, and all the running and activities by the then gangsters. My mom told me a story that her grandfather swears he came face to face with Al Capone while working on his farm. He thought at the time that Capone could have been hiding out for a short time from someone. Also, we have a building in our downtown area that was a hotel visited by none other than John Dillinger. There are more stories, that's just a couple. So, anyway, now I gotta do a deep dive on those Hillsborough brothers and their capture in Hamilton. Can't wait to hear part 3 on Alcatraz 😀.

[@janicel.johnson1683]

Years ago I lived in a town that still had a bank in operation that had been robbed by Dillinger....the bullet holes were still visible. I also lived in Tucson, Az and stayed at the hotel the gang hid out in when they were on the run. I love that kind of thing...

[@HLJRMAI1]

Omg, your little pretend stabbing motion was everything!!

[@WilliamMankowski]

You are the best - true crimes - host. I cannot get enough. I love to listen to you while driving my big rig. Most of the time I only get to hear your voice but I did manage to watch your movie - bravo, well done. You're a pretty lady but you look even prettier wearing your glasses.

[@GooseAdvocate]

I'm going to San Francisco this fall & now I'm for sure visiting Alcatraz.

[@StephanieHarlowe]

Oh you NEED to!

[@silvaleanne]

Part 2 already!? You are on a roll Stephanie, much love

[@amycarr6847]

Yay!!! I’m really enjoying this series!!! Thanks, Stephanie!

[@JustMeHayleyB]

I genuinely think I’d listen with interest even if you just read out the TV guide! Your ability to tell a story is second to none and I’m always engrossed from the get go. You’re exceptional at your job! (I obviously love crime weekly as well) If ever I need a reset and time out your channels are my go to! In an ever stressful year right now it’s never been more needed. Thank you ✌🏻🇬🇧

[@miss_stax_408]

This info is soooo fascinating! I’m from the Bay and toured Alcatraz and learning more from this series than I did on the tour. I also need to get that book “Life Begins at 40”.!! 🥳🥳

[@lulugregory3246]

These guys were complete geniuses! I love it

[@casandralobberecht1404]

I watched a show that went to Alcatraz to do a paranormal study. It was crazy! That place is soooo haunted!😱😱

[@StephanieHarlowe]

That's what I hear!

[@RaindanceSam]

I've been so interested in alcatraz since I read "al capone does my shirts" back in elementary school but after watching Clint Eastwood in escape from alcatraz I'm even more hooked. I can't tell you how excited I am you are doing this series!

[@clairtramontini2617]

Soooo happy this has come out so soon!!! Thanks Stephanie 😊 ❤️

[@grahamturner7759]

I always really love these in-depth things that you do especially crime weekly. Im really looking forward to the next chapter of this one

[@ellielevine2038]

When you were talking about the possibility of someone waiting with a boat, I started thinking that a prison guard could have been bribed to get the word out to someone to be ready for the breakout. The prison guards were bribed by Al Capone. Why not by these 3?

[@Zoeylite]

Totally enjoying this story! Ty so much for covering this one. I’m still strapped in for this ride and ready for part 3

[@windydapoohbear]

I love that you don't limit you podcasts to one episode and you're objective.

[@rebeccafrance4494]

So excited I just finished the first one!! You rock lady!!! ❤️

[@StephanieHarlowe]

Yay! Thank you!

[@adstein631]

This series is AWESOME!! Thank you for so much background info on Part 1- learning the history makes part 2 even more interesting.

[@MG-ru5pi]

Stephanie, I know I have complimented you in the past for things like how respectful you are, detailed and informed, level headed when giving your own opinion - BUT, I have never thanked you for your reliability! You are such a rock. ✊ Hopefully KZbin is sending you big shiny awards. 😉😘

[@tashalawson2028]

I interpret what he said as because he was able to learn 500 songs, probably varying in degrees of difficulty, he was confident in his ability to learn /play any song in the world. Makes sense to me.

[@Wistful77]

This is true American history that many might not know. Thank you, Stephanie! Research most could never do, and impressive storytelling, as usual. 📚📖

[@StephanieHarlowe]

Thank you so much!

[@chel9064]

I wonder if the isolation of being on an island made it worse than any other prison to be in? I also wonder if putting the prison on an island was a sort of psychological experiment, if not, it would have been an interesting reason.

[@StephanieHarlowe]

Def it was worse! Because they could see the city in the distance and they could see boats and stuff going by, it was like all this cool stuff was happening right there!

[@tacs4844]

Part 2 did not disappoint just as entertaining and informative as part 1. Stephanie You are an amazing story teller and historian. Looking forward to listening to part 3.

[@RainHexem]

We have been blessed, another video already?! 😍 I am so excited. Thank you, Stephanie!

[@insomniaticc]

I absolutely LOVE this series! All those little historical details are just amazing! Good job Stephanie!

[@torirose1529]

Absolutely loving this series! The deep dives into the history are fascinating and I hope you can do some more of these types of videos!

[@StephanieHarlowe]

I would love to do as many as possible!

[@amym5114]

We are here for it!!

[@areliaguirre504]

Stephanie, you need to write a book. The way you describe everything is amazing!

[@camilleposten4735]

Stephanie, you have given me the confidence to become a massive history buff (I used to be made fun of for going into my history rabbit holes). Your videos are always so interesting and informative. I absolutely adore your video essay style and how much passion goes into it. Keep showing them how it is done and Stay awesome ❤️

[@christineleegandy7963]

Whatever case/story you talk about, some cases I know about but when talk about them. I get a much better picture of these cases. Please keep on doing this. Love it

[@Gooosblabla]

YAS!! Been looking forward to this since part 1! Got you and Derrick back today on Crime Weekly AND part 2...YAS girl! Thanks for all your hard work to give us all this fascinating stuff!

[@cheyennekizirian]

Wait when did she post part 1? I was looking thru my emails trying to find it but wasn’t able to

[@stephjovi]

@@cheyennekizirian why don't you just go to Stephanie s channel instead of searching your emails. should be the last video before this one

[@GreenCorgiQueen]

Honestly, I hope these guys survived. It'd make for the perfect fairytale ending for a story that seems more surreal than reality

[@miss_stax_408]

It would be interesting if they had their DNA to see if they could run it through one of those genealogy websites to see if they could track any kids they had after the escape or family that could verify if they ever heard from them after the escape.

[@lemorab1]

@@miss_stax_408 This is the best suggestion I have heard yet regarding the legendary Escape from Alcatraz. Problem is, who's going to pay for it? I wish Henry Louis Gates would bankroll family genealogy research and then have people on the show to represent the families and present whatever they find. First rate lab work could run into several million dollars.

[@gabbanator]

@@miss_stax_408 such a cool idea. I wonder if they had their DNA on file? That would be such an interesting avenue to search.

[@gabbanator]

@@kadeelacayo4806 if evidence is properly stored or if there were family members outside of the jail there could still be a possibility of finding a DNA match with the way tech is now and how far science has come. Its how many cold cases end up being solved. It's not impossible anymore.

[@gabbanator]

@@kadeelacayo4806 DNA was kind of realized in the 1800s and then formally was used in the 1980s for forensics. Im not talking about them scooping DNA specifically im talking residuals left on things such as sweat, saliva, dandruff, blood maybe left from all the sewing they did, etc. Things that can be separated from their everyday items. It is how cold cases are being solved even from that time. Cases even older than from the 60s are using genealogy and things of that nature. It's not impossible at this time. this is a conversation about possibilities and the curiosity of finding out if they made it to a different life.

[@saturnmer9357]

Stephanie, your aesthetic is like a beautiful fall day. I think that's why I love your channel and crime weekly so much. Fall is my favorite time of year.

[@lauracookie83]

So excited about this !!!!! Thank you for filming them so close together xx

[@lauradianeciancanelli90]

This reminds me of the stories of the men in prison camps during the war and their ingenious attempts to break out. The skill in just making those papiermache heads to the life vest and rafts is truly amazing. I find myself rooting for these men. This one has me on the edge of my seat! Excellent!!!

[@sassynfree884]

OOOOOOH, I've been waiting on the edge of my seat for this! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@MaritvD]

I love the way you deep dive! It’s so interesting and detailed. Really great subject!

[@Mamajo827]

I literally just said "I hope there's something new to watch from one of my favorites." And here you are. Thanks Stephanie! Had a hard day but this definitely helps. ❤️

[@sandygrogg1203]

Just want to say that this is a really good series. You are such a good story teller…

[@hegiroflee]

I've been in SF for years and have never felt the need to visit or take the tour but this series really makes me want to do the Alcatraz tour. I've heard it's super sad and scary, but such a huge part of this city's history.

[@nessr9241]

Watching this while healing from getting my wisdom teeth removed - thank you for the great distraction! Amazing content as always

[@thecraftloft]

I had to pause the video to comment on how the FBI said that there was no way these men knew someone on the outside who could have been waiting for them on shore. But, these men had half the prison helping them. That is a LOT of men who had connections on the outside who could easily have have boats, etc. The FBI just refused to admit these men outsmarted everyone.

[@ronniepolen3154]

Awesome. Thank you. I look forward to the next one

[@sunkitty19]

Hi Stephanie! I’ve been watching for a long time and I love how in-depth you dive into cases. Could you cover the case of Mary and Beth Stauffer and Jason Wilkman in Roseville, MN? I’ve lived in MN my whole life and we travel to/through Roseville frequently (my husband also works there) and we only just recently learned of this case. I watched a short documentary on it and read briefly about it. The case is enthralling and multi-layered and I would love to hear it told by you in such detail and history in only the way you do! And always, thank you for the great content.

[@megsgonnamake]

oh man..I finally got to listen to this series..Man this is so good!! Thank You, Stephanie!!

[@amandacollettpayne8882]

Awesome! Good morning! I was so ready for part 2!

[@nancymoon-rush2888]

Love this series as much as your other ones. I am a southerner, and a history teacher. I too take offense when the south is stereotyped as all backwards dumb folks. Can't wait for the next installment of Alcatraz!

[@pameladonnelson2093]

You put so much research into these podcasts. Thank you Stephanie

[@jspalek652]

i just finished the first video right now and saw this notification 😂 right on time that's why i love you!

[@lucysnowe31]

Yay! Part 2! Stephanie, you work so hard getting these out so fast. I love the deep dive series the best! Who are the crazies who don't like them??? LOL

[@Just_MHO_thomasina]

I live i marin and see alcatraz everyday as part of our view. It is a tour I've done several times... I've been waiting for this! My hubs is from Schenectady.... your neck of the woods? Love ya Stephanie!!!

[@twylavandon]

Thank you for the quick upload of part2! You just made my bad day a little better🖤🖤

[@samhyde89]

I had to wait to watch this series until both parts were out. I KNEW I would want it all at once!

[@rhiannonoshea9203]

stephanie i love you🤣 you're so willing and able to see the side of the inmates, not to defend them, but just to put yourself in their shoes and show that different perspective. i do find it kind of annoying that over and over, the excuses that come from authority just disregard that there were 3 on this team (if not more behind the scenes or on the outside) and they have a raft

[@kaylalyons96]

Stephanie, your channel and Crime Weekly are the only channels right now that I look forward to listening to 🙏🏻

[@Camey71073]

Yes!!!!I have been waiting! I'm so enthralled. Love history and crime history is best!

[@emilyonestar]

Yes!!! I'll be at Alcatraz tomorrow ☺️ spooky night tour.

[@samanthafraser3759]

Alcatraz is what got me unto true crime. I was in 3rd grade and saw a book- Breakout! By Lori Haskins- at Savemart. I told my frienemy Stasia and she threatened to get her mom to buy the book out from under me. I begged my mom to get the book and I was in love with it even more. 8 years old watching Escape from Alcatraz, 9 years old visiting the island and reading an autobiography by former inmate, Jim Quillin.

[@StephanieHarlowe]

Stasia... she needed someone to tell her off, I think. How dare she?!

[@samanthafraser3759]

@@StephanieHarlowe I wish her a long and dull life

[@weirdgxrlll]

The best KZbinr ever. Thank you Stephanie for teaching us so much.

[@michaelchesny656]

Thank you, Stephanie. Well presented. I appreciate your informed perspectives.

[@harper.mackenzie.lynch.]

Ahhh I just got so excited seeing that you posted part 2! I LOVED all the fun facts in part 1! Thank you so much!!

[@TheBellaMae]

My brain heard "beat off his attacker" far too inappropriately and I choked on my coffee lmao.

[@alph1057]

You're such a gifted storyteller! You constantly keep my attention in these videos. I went to Alcatraz in 1991, and I can't remember if I went inside the cells or not. I remember Capone's cell, though.

[@meganmichelllllle]

You should make more videos like this! It gives you something more light hearted but also this was soooooooo interesting! I love learning new things and I love the detail you use. Thank you for the awesome series!! Onto part 3!

[@chefbetsy9094]

Stephanie your voice is so soothing! I need soothing and relaxation as I spent 7 months in hospital after suffering a traumatic head injury that eventually caused a stroke 1 week after coming home my precious mama passed. listening to your voice and watching your videos has been a true saving Grace! and thank you to all my fellow subscribers who saw my comment on a video while I was still in the hospital and wished me well!

[@oddworld954]

Impatient for part 3! Thank you Stephanie for this excellent series and for a lighter story, the fun distraction is very much needed indeed! See you in the next one, Love from Belgium.

[@maral1122]

This series is so good! Thank you Stephanie 💕😊