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Cannibalism at sea

the historical case of R v Dudley and Stephens-
the tragic story of Cannibalism at sea.

Four men were shipwrecked at sea.
Without food or water all four men faced death by starvation.
To survive, two of the men agree to kill and eat the youngest and weakest member of the crew.
They are rescued 4 days after the killing and are charged with murder.

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