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The new 2-year temporary exhibit at Alcatraz East focuses on the historical nature of Ted Bundy's crimes and the dangers of pornography addiction (photo by Daniel Munson/TheSmokies.com)
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Alcatraz East debuts exhibit on Ted Bundy murders, pornography addiction

10/12/2020 Alaina O'Neal 0

A temporary exhibit opened on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Alcatraz East Crime Museum titled, “From Car to Incarceration: Ted Bundy’s Final Arrest“.  Bundy was known as one of the most notorious serial killers of …

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Read these handwritten 9/11 stories from Alcatraz East guests

09/10/2020 Alaina O'Neal 0

September 11, 2001 was a day that Americans will never forget.  I remember being in school when my teacher frantically rolled out the TV as we all silently watched — scared, confused and devastated. Ask …

Alcatraz East in Pigeon Forge, TN (photo by Alaina O'Neal)
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Alcatraz East highlights 100th anniversary of the women’s suffrage amendment 

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August 18, 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment. By decriminalizing the actions of women across the country who had been attempting to vote, this constitutional amendment was a significant moment in our …

The first 100 guests who visit to see the new exhibit will get a free magazine courtesy of Carole Baskin's Big Cat Rescue (photo courtesy of Alcatraz East)
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Carole Baskin’s Big Cat Rescue offers Alcatraz East guests free gift at new exhibit

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During the pandemic closures, one of the most popular activities seems to be binge-watching crime shows. In fact, Nielsen reports that the series “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness,” was watched by 34.3 million people …

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Alcatraz East review: A fascinating crime museum with little on Alcatraz

02/02/2020 Alaina O'Neal 0

Let’s start out with the elephant in the room. Why is there a crime museum in Pigeon Forge named after the famous San Francisco island prison? We’re not sure either. Their website says the architecture …

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