The Pirate

Set in 1860, "The Pirate" recounts the chilling tale of Albert Hicks, a notorious killer who left his shipmates to perish and drew massive crowds to his sensational execution in New York City. This gripping narrative is part of Harold Schechter's Bloodlands collection, which explores dark chapters in America's history through riveting stories of infamous criminals and their shocking legacies. Uncover the depths of true crime as Schechter revives nearly forgotten tales of madness and mayhem that captivated the public's imagination.