There is one prison that is known around the world. Alcatraz gained a reputation for being one of the most feared prisons in the United States. It was known for housing the worst of the worst, and symbolized severe punishment and hopelessness. Some of those who felt this despair died at Alcatraz and never left.
So break out your handcuffs, my spooky friends. You are about to hear the tale about a place that has been many things: a military fortress, a federal prison, a place of resistance, and, as some believe, a trap for the dead.
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