Alferd Packer
American prospector and cannibal
Born
1842
183 years ago
Died
April 23rd, 1907
118 years ago — 65 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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Alferd Packer was an American prospector who gained notoriety during the late 19th century. During the winter of 1874, while prospecting in Colorado, Packer became involved in a situation that led to the death of several members of his party. After surviving alone in harsh conditions, suspicions arose regarding the circumstances of their disappearance. Packer was later apprehended and tried for murder. His trial drew significant media attention, and he was convicted of manslaughter. Packer served 17 years in prison before being released in 1901. His story became a subject of folklore and curiosity, often highlighting themes of survival and desperation.
Convicted of manslaughter for the deaths of his companions
Served 17 years in prison
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