"The Life, Trial, Confession and Execution of Albert W. Hicks" by Albert W. Hicks is a gripping true crime narrative that recounts the dark life of a 19th-century pirate and murderer and culminates with his trial and execution. The book details the crimes of Albert W. Hicks, including the brutal murders of Captain Burr and his crew aboard the oyster sloop E. A. Johnson, setting the stage with a vivid portrayal of the crime scene and the investigation that followed. The story unfolds through eyewitness accounts and detailed evidence, presenting a picture of a man responsible for nearly one hundred murders. As Hicks faces justice, the narrative explores the societal impact of his actions, providing a chilling account of crime and punishment in 19th-century America.
The Life, Trial, Confession and Execution of Albert W. Hicks The Pirate and Murderer, Executed on Bedloe's Island, New York Bay, on the 13th of July, 1860, for the Murder of Capt. Burr, Smith and Oliver Watts, on Board the Oyster Sloop E. A. Johnson. Containing the History of His Life (Written by Himself) from Childhood Up to the Time of His Arrest. With a Full Account of His Piracies, Murders, Mutinies, High-way Robberies, etc., Comprising the Particulars of Nearly One Hundred Murders! to which is added the Account of His Arrest, Imprisonment, Trial and Execution. Also, His Phrenological Character, as described by L. N. Fowler.
By Albert W. Hicks
A notorious pirate's shocking confession reveals a gruesome tale of murder and mayhem, leading to a trial that captivates a nation with its chilling details and high stakes.
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About the AuthorAlbert W. Hicks, also known as Elias W. Hicks, William Johnson, John Hicks, and Pirate Hicks, was a triple murderer and one of the last people executed for piracy in the United States. Cultural historian Rich Cohen places him as the first New York City legendary gangster figure, a bridge between the piracy of old and the rise of a new "gangster nation".
Albert W. Hicks, also known as Elias W. Hicks, William Johnson, John Hicks, and Pirate Hicks, was a triple murderer and one of the last people executed for piracy in the United States. Cultural historian Rich Cohen places him as the first New York City legendary gangster figure, a bridge between the piracy of old and the rise of a new "gangster nation".
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