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# Cannibalism

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# Tarascon
Man shot dead after suspected cannibal attack in France
Police discovered the body on Sunday evening.
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Jul 19th 2021, 1:44 PM
# Madrid
Man goes on trial in Spain for killing and eating his mother
The suspect faces a 15-year sentence.
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Apr 22nd 2021, 7:38 AM
# Pankow
Berlin police arrest chemistry teacher on suspicion of cannibalism after bones found 'stripped of flesh'
The bones were found by people strolling in a park.
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Nov 20th 2020, 3:56 PM
# Retrial
German man convicted again for killing man he met on cannibalism fetish website
There was no evidence that he ate any part of his victim.
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Dec 13th 2016, 5:20 PM
# Gilberto Valle
'Cannibal Cop' stays out of jail as court finds fantasising about eating people is "not a crime"
Ex-NYPD officer Gilberto Valle had hundreds of online chats about murdering, cooking and eating dozens of women – including his own wife.
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Dec 3rd 2015, 9:54 PM
# Brach on Brach Crime
Dinosaurs may have been cannibals
Yet another reason not to make Jurassic Park a reality.
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Apr 12th 2015, 3:00 PM
# the peace of the dead
Ex-cop jailed for killing a man he met through a cannibal fetish website
His victim had been a willing participant.
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Apr 1st 2015, 10:27 PM
# Sirhowy Arms Hotel
Cannibalism linked to murder of young woman at homeless hotel
Suspect Matthew Williams then dies after being Tasered by police.
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Nov 7th 2014, 10:20 AM
# hms terror
British explorer ship lost in 1846 found in Canada
The occupants of this and a second ship had died of cold and hunger on Beechey Island.
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Sep 9th 2014, 7:54 PM
# Cannibalism
German policeman goes on trial over 'cannibalism' murder
“He wanted to kill the man and cut him to pieces,” said the prosecutor’s spokesperson.
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Aug 22nd 2014, 10:47 AM
# Snappy
Ecuadorian footballer tries to bite opponent's nose
Yep, that’s a red.
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Aug 13th 2013, 12:52 PM
# Cannibalism
Some of the earliest American settlers were cannibals
The discovery of the bones of a 14-year-old girl in Virginia provides evidence that some early American settlers resorted to cannibalism to stave off starvation, scientists say.
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May 3rd 2013, 9:41 AM
# cannibal cop
'Cannibal cop' accused of plotting to torture victims weeps at end of trial
Former police officer Gilberto Valle, 28, is accused of conspiracy to kidnap young women, including his wife, whom he would then torture, kill and eat.
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Mar 7th 2013, 8:49 PM
# Russia
Cannibalism mystery after Russian fishermen found in wilderness
Two fishermen were rescued after being lost for three months – but there are fears they may have eaten one of their companions to stay alive.
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Dec 5th 2012, 12:55 PM
# Cannibalism
NYPD officer arrested over plot to kidnap and eat women
A search of Gilberto Valle’s computer revealed files on over 100 women, each with names, photographs and addresses.
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Oct 25th 2012, 6:44 PM
# veganism
Vegan society attacks Mattie McGrath for 'cannibalism' comments
The independent Tipp TD is in the firing line after asking whether animal rights wanted meat-eaters to become cannibals.
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Jul 23rd 2012, 9:08 PM
# Cannibal Cult
Papua New Guinea alleged cannibals charged
Authorities in Papau New Guinea have charged 29 people with the murders and cannibalism of seven suspected witch doctors.
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Jul 13th 2012, 1:46 PM
# Cannibalism
Police investigating suspected Slovakian cannibal uncover bodies in graves
Details from the laptop of a suspected cannibal lead police to the grave of two women in an eastern Slovakian town.
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May 17th 2011, 6:47 PM
# Cannibalism
Got any spare organs we can cook for you?
A Berlin restaurant seeks human donors to give body parts for consumption. Is this a joke?
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Aug 27th 2010, 3:47 PM