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They were sent to other prison facilities all over the state (maybe even out of state). Alcatraz was initially set up as a "maximum security" type of prison for the "worst of the worst". It was thus put on an island and segregated from the rest of society. Unfortunately, the cost of running "the Rock" was high and the security was breached anyway. So, it was shut down after only a few years in operation. There were many older (and more secure) prisons in California, including San Quentin. SQ is right across the Bay from Alcatraz and now houses the State's only death row (for men). San Quentin was initially set up as a women's institution. It transitioned to half women and half men and now it is an all-male facility.
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∙ 14y agoMost went to other jails, 2 went back to the free world.
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∙ 13y agoThe ones that were caught were sent back to Alcatraz.
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∙ 12y agoThey were transferred to the mainland to be released.
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How many prisoners were transferred from Alcatraz when it closed?
100
How many prisoners transferred from Alcatraz when closed.?
312
Where did Alcatrz's prisoners go when the place closed?
When Alcatraz closed in 1963, the remaining prisoners were transferred to other federal prisons across the United States.
Is Alcatraz ever going to catch Tommy madsen?
yes they will in 1963 Alcatraz was officially closed all the prisoners were transferred of the island only that's not what happened not at all.
How long has Alcatraz it held it's inmates?
prisoners were transferred on/off the island each year.But, it was a Federal Prison for 29 years.
What kind of prisoners did alcatraz have at first?
Military prisoners
How many prisoners were at Alcatraz?
there were 1000 prisoners and cells
Who were prisoners in alcatraz?
alcapone and kelly mahace gun,alcatraz
How many prisoners are in Alcatraz island?
there is no prison so there will be no prisoners
In Alcatraz what did prisoners complain about in the 1800s?
The prisoners of Alcatraz had no complaints in the 1800s because the prison was not established until 1934.
What did the prisoners do in the recreation yard at Alcatraz?
Your dad
How many prisoners were housed in Alcatraz?
312
