The Other Hijacker

In 1971, Patrick Critton helped rob a bank as part of a Black separatist group and, to escape capture, became the first person to successfully hijack a plane in Canada. He spent 30 years on the run until he was arrested and pleaded not guilty on Sept. 10

An episode of the Shoe Leather podcast, hosted by Columbia Journalism School, titled "The Other Hijacker" was published on May 10, 2022 and runs 54 minutes.

May 10, 2022 ·54m · Shoe Leather

Summary

In 1971, Patrick Critton helped rob a bank as part of a Black separatist group and, to escape capture, became the first person to successfully hijack a plane in Canada. He spent 30 years on the run until he was arrested and pleaded not guilty on Sept. 10, 2001. Less than 24 hours later, the 9/11 attacks left him as an ironic footnote in history. "The Other Hijacker” is a story about dedication and pursuit, about how far people are willing to go – and what they’re willing to sacrifice – for their beliefs. But it's also about identity and redemption, about how the only way to determine a legacy is to keep writing the next chapter. For more information about “The Other Hijacker,” including photos, videos and references, visit our website http://www.shoeleather.org.

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