Alfred Packer: The True Story of the Colorado Cannibal Murderer

Facing down the deadliest winter in Colorado history, prospector Alfred Packer led five men searching for gold who never reached their destination, returning only with a horrifying tale of starvation and cannibalism. This documentary exposes the shocking 19th-century legend of the Colorado Cannibal, where modern forensic science is used on the actual skeletons to separate fact from frontier myth—revealing hatchet marks, defensive wounds, and cut marks that challenge Packer's final claim that he only killed Shannon Bell in self-defense after the others had already died. Watch how scientists use cutting-edge techniques to listen to what the bones say about the brutal murders that made Alfred Packer one of the Old West's most notorious figures. Welcome to Documentary Vault, your go-to source for fascinating documentaries on topics ranging from baffling true crime and paranormal mysteries to incredible stories of survival and history's biggest moments. If you're curious about the world and love to learn, you've found your new obsession. Subscribe now and unlock a world of real-life stories! Click here: https://bit.ly/3ivnDhE #truestories #retold