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Amateur historian’s look into murderous pirate finds New York beach namesake may have helped

Marisol Kim
Marisol Kim
Marisol Kim
Senior Reporter · Locust Grove, GA

Marisol Kim has been a storyteller for over a decade, previously working at NPR’s Atlanta affiliate. A graduate of Emory University with a degree in Journalism, Marisol has a knack for uncovering the heart of McDonough through the voices of its residents. She is deeply invested in community engagement and local events.

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Senior Reporter · Monday, November 2, 2026 at 5:05 AM · 1 min read
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Amateur historian’s look into murderous pirate finds New York beach namesake may have helped — McDonough Community news

An amateur historian says he’s found evidence that the namesake of New York's popular Jones Beach played a key role in an infamous pirate heist in the Red Sea centuries ago. James Bailey says colonial-era documents suggest Thomas Jones was…

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