The Colorado Cannibal: Gunnison National Forest
Summary
Hosts Cassie and Danielle revisit the infamous 1874 case of Alfred Packer, who survived a brutal Colorado winter by allegedly cannibalizing five companions. The episode details his shifting confessions, the discovery of the bodies, and his eventual capture nine years later. Additionally, the hosts announce their upcoming "Your Neck of the Woods" live tour across seven US cities in late 2026.
Topics discussed
Introduction: The story of Alfred Packer
Hosts introduce themselves and announce tour dates
Alfred Packer's early life and troubled history
The journey into the San Juan Mountains with Chief Urey
Alfred's return and suspicious behavior in Sawatch
Discovery of the bodies at Dead Man's Gulch
Alfred's capture and second confession
The trials, convictions, and eventual acquittal
Alfred's prison life, parole, and death
Modern forensic analysis of the remains
Cultural legacy and final discussion on Alfred's guilt
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