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Alfred Packer was a prospector involved in a notorious cannibalism case in Colorado in 1873.

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Conspiracy Theories
The Colorado Cannibal: Alfred Packer

But even in death, it's hard to separate fact from fiction with Alfred.

Conspiracy Theories
The Colorado Cannibal: Alfred Packer

As for what happened to Alfred, when he got out of prison, he didn't tour the country as Packer the Maneater.

Conspiracy Theories
The Colorado Cannibal: Alfred Packer

But when Lake City and its surrounding towns hold mock trials reenacting Alfred's case, and David Bailey's evidence is included, more times than not, Alfred is acquitted.

Conspiracy Theories
The Colorado Cannibal: Alfred Packer

Alfred told many stories.

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The Colorado Cannibal: Alfred Packer

Alfred thought about touring the country as Packer, the man-eater.

Conspiracy Theories
The Colorado Cannibal: Alfred Packer

Later, when Alfred saw he might get out of prison early,

Conspiracy Theories
The Colorado Cannibal: Alfred Packer

Alfred's trial was filled with damning character witnesses.