This Mortal Boy

Albert Black, known as the 'jukebox killer,' was convicted of a murder at just 20 years old in Auckland in 1955, an event that sparked a moral panic about teenagers in New Zealand. Less than five months after his conviction, he was executed, making him one of the last individuals to face the gallows in the country. The story explores questions about the nature of his crime and society’s reaction to outsiders, ultimately offering a revealing look at a dark chapter in recent history.