Today is Monday, May 23rd, 2022.

On this day in 1701, Captain William Kidd was executed in London, England for piracy.

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Welcome to Today in True Crime, a Spotify original from Parcast.

Due to the graphic nature of today's crimes, listener discretion is advised.

This episode features descriptions of murder and violence.

Extreme caution is advised for listeners under 13.

Today we're covering the execution of Captain William Kidd, the infamous Scottish pirate.

Now let's go back to May 23rd, 1701, to London, England.

A boisterous crowd gathered near the River Thames at an area known as

execution dock.

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