He Ate 5 Men and Colorado Let Him Go: Alfred Packer

In the winter of 1874, a small expedition set out through the Colorado wilderness — but only one man returned. His name was Alfred Packer, and his story quickly turned into one of the most disturbing cases in Old West history. Accused of killing and eating five companions to survive, Packer’s trial became a mix of fact, myth, and controversy. In this video, we explore what really happened in the mountains, how the case unfolded, and why Alfred Packer was eventually released despite one of the darkest accusations imaginable. Support Frontier Historian and get exclusive videos on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/frontierhistorian #oldwest #wildwest #history #documentary