John Paul Scott

John Paul Scott (January 3, 1927 – February 22, 1987) 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.

For the geneticist, see John Paul Scott (geneticist).
For the minister, see Jon Paul Scott.
John Paul Scott
John Paul Scott, Alcatraz prisoner #1403, 4/1/1959
Born(1927-01-03)January 3, 1927
Springfield, Kentucky, US
DiedFebruary 22, 1987(1987-02-22) (aged 60)
Tallahassee, Florida, US
Known forThe only known inmate to successfully escape from Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary (recaptured)
Criminal statusDeceased in custody
Criminal chargeBank robbery, possession of unregistered firearms
Penalty30 years in prison
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