Who treated prince in the days before he died. His onetime Medical Center saying he is no longer an employee. As Police Return to paisley park in search of more clues. And the rock. Surrounded by sharkinfested waters, alcatraz was once an island prison thought to be escape proof. One man has managed his way out, and hes on the loose today. Wednesday, may 11th, 2016. Announcer from nbc news, this is today with matt lauer and savannah guthrie, live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. Good morning, everyone. Welcome to today on a wednesday morning. Al roker continues this tour of our National Parks. Exactly. Hes been to wte sands, now were sending him to prison. Hes in front of alcatraz this morning. Hey, al. Hey, guys. Thats right, one of the most feared prisons in the world, from 1934 to 1963. Alcatraz federal penitentiary. Ten years later, 1973, becomes a National Park. Now, its just unbelievable to see how popular it is. Well have a complete tour coming up a little later. Guys . Al,
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Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary received its first group of prisoners on this day in history, August 11, 1934. Inmates included Whitey Bulger, Al Capone and "Birdman of Alcatraz" Robert Stroud.