# The Colorado Cannibal, Part 2: Dead, Dead, Dead

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Podcast: [Rainy Day Rabbit Holes: History Unhinged](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rainy-day-rabbit-holes-history-unhinged-6613547)
Published: 2026-03-11T07:01:07+00:00
Episode link: https://www.rainydayrabbitholes.com/
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## Resource

Justice finally catches up to Alfred Packer—or so it seems. In Part Two of the Colorado Cannibal story, we follow the case out of the wilderness and into the courtroom, where a shocking legal mistake turns a death sentence into a years-long fiasco. Laws vanish. Jurisdiction collapses. And a man condemned to hang becomes a walking legal paradox. As trials unfold and testimonies unravel the starvation defense, the story takes an even stranger turn. A crusading reporter, a violent newsroom showdown, and a media campaign reshape public opinion—until a convicted cannibal is no longer behind bars. This episode explores how technicalities, ambition, and spectacle collided to produce one of the most unbelievable endings in true crime history. No gore. Just consequences. And a legacy that refuses to stay buried. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-unhinged-rainy-day-rabbit-holes/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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