Albert W. Hicks

Albert W. Hicks was a notorious 19th-century pirate and murderer who operated in New York City during the 1840s. Originally from England, he became involved in criminal activities, notably killing fellow sailors and robbing ships. Hicks was captured, tried, and convicted of murder, with his case gaining widespread attention. His execution in 1860 was one of the last public hangings in New York State. His life and crimes have been referenced in American criminal history as a stark example of maritime violence and moral downfall during that era.