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The Cannibal Convict of Van Diemen's Land
Manage episode 382483755 series 3319591
In this episode, Paddy tells the tale of Irishman Alexander Pierce, a petty thief who in 1820 was sent to the British penal colony of Van Diemen's Land to serve 7 years of hard labor. After a few months, he escaped into the wilderness with 7 others and this is when his infamous story of starvation, murder, and cannibalism begins.
Featuring original music from Kentucky band: Moonlight Mile.
112 episodes
Manage episode 382483755 series 3319591
In this episode, Paddy tells the tale of Irishman Alexander Pierce, a petty thief who in 1820 was sent to the British penal colony of Van Diemen's Land to serve 7 years of hard labor. After a few months, he escaped into the wilderness with 7 others and this is when his infamous story of starvation, murder, and cannibalism begins.
Featuring original music from Kentucky band: Moonlight Mile.
112 episodes
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