Alcatraz: Legends of Ghosts and Mysteries

The "Ghosts of Alcatraz Island, California" article from Legends of America explores the numerous paranormal claims associated with the infamous former prison. It details accounts from staff, visitors, and even wardens who have reported strange occurrences, from disembodied voices and apparitions to unexplained phenomena like cold spots and phantom smells. The article highlights specific areas within Alcatraz, such as D-Block and the hospital ward, that are considered particularly haunted, with some even refusing to be alone in these locations. The author also shares a reader's personal experience and photograph appearing to capture a ghostly woman in a truck on the island. The author suggests the island's history of suffering and isolation may be the source of these lingering spectral energies.