The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds
608 - Alfred Packer with Adam Cayton Holland
Nov 14, 2023
Comedians Gareth Reynolds and Dave Anthony discuss the enigmatic life of Alfred Packer with guest Adam Cayton Holland. They delve into Packer's upbringing, military service, hardships faced during a journey, gruesome discoveries, strange behavior, and sudden financial success. The chapter also touches on Packer's arrest, media attention, and his appearance during that time.
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- Alfred Packer initially confessed to killing and cannibalism but later admitted to self-defense, highlighting the sensationalism surrounding his case.
- Packer's arrest and subsequent parading around towns turned him into a public spectacle, with the public's fascination persisting for years.
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Alfred Packer's Confessions
Alfred Packer confesses to the killing and cannibalism of his fellow prospectors during a journey in the San Juan Mountains. He initially gave a false story, but later admitted to shooting one man in self-defense and eating the others while they were sleeping. Packer cites excitement as the reason for his initial false confession. He signs a new confession and the newspapers sensationalize the story.
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