On August 11, 1934, Alcatraz began housing America’s most dangerous criminals, transitioning from a notorious prison to a tourist attraction. Recently, Donald Trump proposed reopening Alcatraz for the “dregs of society,” aiming to contain violent offenders. Notable inmates included Alvin Karpis, Al Capone, George ‘Machine Gun’ Kelly, and Robert Stroud, each with infamous criminal backgrounds, who spent significant time in the prison under harsh conditions, contributing to its dark historical legacy.
