James Alderman
James Alderman | |
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| Born | James Horace Alderman (some source Aldermon) June 24, 1884 |
| Died | August 17, 1929 (aged 45) Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Execution by hanging |
| Other names | King of the Rum Runners, The Gulf Stream Pirate (nicknames in media) |
| Occupation(s) | Farmer, fisherman, field guide |
| Years active | 1907–1927 |
| Criminal status | Executed |
| Children | 3 |
| Conviction | Murder on the high seas (2 counts) |
| Criminal penalty | Death by hanging |
| Details | |
| Date | August 7, 1927 |
| Location | Gulf Stream |
| Killed | 3 |
| Injured | 2 |
James Horace Alderman (in some sources Aldermon) (June 24, 1884 – August 17, 1929) was an American convicted murderer, bootlegger and gangster during the Prohibition era in the United States. He became known in the press by names like the "King of the Rum Runners" and the "Gulf Stream Pirate." While imprisoned awaiting execution he wrote an autobiography titled The Life Story of James Horace Alderman.