John Paul Scott | |
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 John Paul Scott, Alcatraz prisoner #1403, 4/1/1959 | |
| Born | January 3, 1927 |
| Died | February 22, 1987 (aged 60) |
| Known for | The only known inmate to successfully escape from Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary (recaptured) |
| Criminal status | Deceased in custody |
| Criminal charge | Bank robbery, possession of unregistered firearms |
| Penalty | 30 years in prison |
John Paul Scott (January 3, 1927[1] – February 22, 1987[2]) was an American criminal who is noted as the only escapee from Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary known to have reached the San Francisco shore by swimming. He was recaptured almost immediately.
- ^ "Scott, J. Paul, United States Federal Prison Record". National Archives at San Francisco. 31 March 1959. Archived from the original on 2021-11-25. Retrieved 2020-10-09.
- ^ "Escapes from Alcatraz Gallery: Escape No. 14". SFgenealogy. Archived from the original on 2022-04-04. Retrieved 2022-04-04.