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The Christmas Card

In 2015, the History Channel presented even more evidence that the men could have survived. The Anglin family received signed Christmas cards from the brothers. It was confirmed to be their handwriting. The delivery date could not be determined. The family also said they had a photo of the brothers in 1975. Forensic experts weren’t positive, but they said that it was more tha likely John and Clarence Anglin.

To the Grave

On his deathbed, brother Robert Anglin has claimed to have contact with John and Clarence from 1964 through 1987. Other members of the family believe that they were in Brazil.