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.

Author: Hicks, Albert W.

Synopsis:

"The Life, Trial, Confession and Execution of Albert W. Hicks" is a gripping true crime account that delves into the dark and twisted life of Albert W. Hicks, a notorious pirate and murderer. The book begins with Hicks' own autobiographical narrative, tracing his life from childhood to the moment of his arrest. As the story unfolds, readers are taken on a chilling journey through Hicks' numerous acts of piracy, mutiny, highway robbery, and, most shockingly, his involvement in nearly one hundred murders. The central focus of the book revolves around the brutal slaying of Captain Burr, Smith, and Oliver Watts aboard the Oyster Sloop E. A. Johnson, which ultimately leads to Hicks' capture and subsequent trial. The narrative culminates with his execution on Bedloe's Island in New York Bay on July 13, 1860. Additionally, the book includes a detailed analysis of Hicks' phrenological character, as described by L. N. Fowler.

Genres: True Crime, Biography, Historical Non-fiction

Themes: Crime and Punishment, Morality, Justice, Psychological Profiling

Subjects:

• Burr, Capt. (George H.), -1860
• Hicks, Albert W., approximately 1820-1860 -- Trials, litigation, etc.
• Trials (Piracy) -- New York (State) -- New York
• Watts, Oliver, -1860
• Watts, Smith, -1860

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