Adam Cohen

Guest Adam Cohen, an author and expert on the infamous Mignonette case, shares the harrowing tale of survival at sea in 1883. He discusses Captain Thomas Dudley's ill-fated voyage and the dire choices faced by the crew as provisions dwindled. The chilling decision to draw lots for survival versus killing the cabin boy Richard Parker ignites a moral debate. Cohen elaborates on the trial's necessity defense and its impact on legal precedent, making this a gripping exploration of desperation and the darkest corners of human instinct.