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Armin Meiwes, from Rotenburg, Germany, made headlines in 2001 when he murdered and cannibalized a man who chose to participate after responding to an advert on a cannibalism forum.
Cannibal provides a meticulously researched account of the crime, detailing the planning, execution, and legal fallout while exploring the psychological motivations behind both parties.
Through investigative reporting, court records and personal interviews, the book paints a stark portrait of a shocking true crime that raised profound questions about consent, morality, and media sensationalism.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Lois Jones
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