Alfred Packer - The Colorado Cannibal

Only three people have ever been convicted and imprisoned in the United States for the crime of cannibalism. The first, and most famous, was Alfred Packer. In January of 1864, six men left to scout for mining prospects despite being warned that the weather was poor. Only one man survived the ordeal. On April 6th, Alfred Packer, the group's guide, arrived alone at the Los Pinos Indian Agency near Gunnison. And then his story began to unfold.....