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ey UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT 72. Memorandum ma . jalone TO : MR, EVANS | ~ pate: June 20, 1962 Ye Tele. Room prom : A. B. EDDY (fy, SUBJECT: FRANK LEE M - FUGITIVE JOHN WILLIAM ANGLIN - FUGITIVE Cc b7e. _ “ESCAPED FEDERAL PRISONERS CONSPIRACY E The San Francisco Office advised today that two additional inmate i~ of Alcatraz were in on the escape plot. _The individuals were identified as a word to the Warden's office e des. Oo see confidence. Upon 1,5 being interviewed by Warden Olin D. Blackwell, he advised that he had dug some holes in the wall of his cell and that another inmate was also in on the plot. In resem order to protect the source of his information, the Warden waited approximately jJone hour and then ordered a search of all cells during which it was determined dug seven or eight holes in the vicinity of the ventilator in his cell. of dug 36 holes. These holes were carefully ¢amouflaged. en 2: ee se The warden told it would be necessary f to advise the be. admissions relative to the escape.attempt. the idea of escape. sed that was told by the escapees to conceal his holes as new p umbing was being installed in the utility corridor in of hia cell as of the opinion the subjects purposely misled jLthe back of his cei. ew it The matter ditional conspirators is being presented to the . orney for his decision as to prosecution. 9 5 -) 7 You will be kept advised of pertinent developments. Memorandum to tlorney General attached for approval. _ n Qe. Ae ACTION: