Charlie Hopkins, the last-known living inmate of Alcatraz, shares haunting memories of his time at the infamous prison. He recounts the solitude he felt, characterized by overwhelming silence broken only by distant ships. Despite the strict security, Hopkins recalls moments of trouble he caused, including a failed escape plan that led him to solitary confinement in "D Block". His days were marked by extreme boredom, with limited activities beyond cleaning and physical exercises. At 93, he reflects on the psychological impact of incarceration on his life.
"That's a lonely sound," Hopkins recalled. "It reminds you of Hank Williams singing that song, 'I'm so lonesome I could cry.'"
"There was nothing to do," he said. "You could walk back and forth in your cell or do push-ups."
"You wouldn't believe the trouble I caused them when I was there," he told the outlet. "I can see now, looking back, that I had problems."
"A few days after they locked them up, they locked me up," he recalled.
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