A Tasmanian Cannibal - July 19 2020 - Daily True Crime

July 19th: Alexander Pearce Dies (1824) There are few acts as macabre as cannibalism. For some reason, despite all the heinous things we see and hear about that happen in this world, it remains a crime many can’t stomach. On July 19th 1824 a man was put to death for a number of crimes, the main one being acts of cannibalism. But, his death brought forth a question in the minds of many; what would you do in his dire situation? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices