These Are The Places Where Cannibalism Still Exists

Mexico

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Mexico has had a long history of cannibalism, stretching all the way back to the Aztec age. However, cannibalism is still rife within the country, as many drug cartels are training their recruits in cannibalism. There have been reports of drug cartels forcing their recruits to eat human hearts.

Idaho

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Idaho is the only U.S state that explicitly includes cannibalism within its legislation, and it can be seen as a legal practice. It is only considered legal, if 'it is the only means of survival' e.g. when there are life-threatening conditions present. Within any other context, cannibalism carries a 14 year prison sentence.

Texas

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Within 2020, Texas was shocked and disturbed by the murder of a 23 year-old man that had plans to r*pe, kill and cannibalize a minor. It was revealed that the man had taken to online chatrooms to find his victim, so he could groom and coerce the child into meeting him.

Papua New Guinea

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Cannibalism is deeply frowned upon across the world, but it still occurs within certain countries/areas. For example, Papua New Guinea is home to the Korowai Tribe, who regularly practice cannibalism. They believe that mysterious deaths are attributed to demons, who take on a human form, so they must take revenge by eating human carcasses.

Fiji

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Fiji is famous for its long-running practice of human consumption, and was previously dubbed: 'Cannibal Island'. Cannibalistic practices on the island have decreased significantly over the years, aside from the Naihehe Caves. This area of the island, is home to the last human-eating group within the country.

India

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Within certain areas of India, specifically along the Ganges River, you will find Aghori monks. This particular group of monks, perform cannibalistic rituals in order to gain spiritual enlightenment. They drink from human skull bowls, and over themselves in the ashes of deceased people.

The Democratic Republic Of Congo

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Mbuti Pygmies, located within the Democratic Republic of Congo, have (allegedly) been witnessed eating human remains. The Congolese 'rebels' have been seen eating people alive, and feeding on the sexual organs of other humans, as they believe it will give them great strength.

Cambodia

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Cambodia has been home to cannibalistic practices in the past, specifically during the Khmer Rouge Rebellion. It was believed that, when the Cambodian soldiers defeated the opposition, they would cut out the opposition's heart and liver. The soldiers would then proceed to eat them, in order to gain courage.

French Polynesia

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During 2011, a German tourist went missing within French Polynesia, and his remains were later found by a campfire. This occurred within the Nuku Hiva area of the country, and many believed that he had become a victim of local cannibalistic tribe; who had hacked and burnt his body.

Liberia

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Liberia has been home to post-war cannibalism, which allegedly occurred after the first Liberian Civil War. The medical association: 'Doctors Without Borders' were sent to assist with the casualties within the country, when they came across evidence of cannibalism. They informed Amnesty International about their findings.

Germany

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Within Germany, there has been occurrences of cannibalistic practices, with Armin Meiwes' being the most prolific. He posted an ad looking for someone that was willing to be eaten, which was actually fulfilled by 43 year-old Bernd Brandes. The pair ate Brandes' genitals, before Armin stabbed him with a 12 inch blade.

Florida

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During 2012, Miami, Florida became the location of one of the most gruesome cases of cannibalism. Rudy Eugene was shot by police, after refusing to stop eating his victim's face. Rudy attacked Ronaldo Poppo whilst in a crazed, naked state (alongside a Florida freeway). The attack left Ronaldo with one eye, and major injuries to the remainder of his face.

Canada

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Canada has also been home to a gruesome case of cannibalism, which occurred during 2008. Vince Weiguang Li attacked a fellow bus passenger (Tim McLean) whilst he slept. Vince reportedly pulled out a large blade, and proceeded to stab McLean repeatedly, before decapitating his head. He then started consuming parts of Tim's body.

Scotland

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During the 1700's, Scotland's royal family experienced cannibalism, via James Douglas. James was known to be mentally disturbed, and was often described by others, as 'violently insane'. He was locked away during childhood, in order to protect others. This didn't stop him from escaping, and proceeding to kill, cook and eat one of the kitchen servants.

France

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France also experienced severe cannibalistic practices during the 1700's, but it was at the hands of a 'common peasant'. Tarrare started showcasing insatiable hunger during his teen years, and was subsequently disowned for consuming food, animals and plants. His hunger became cannibalistic, during some time in hospital (he was rumoured to drink blood from other patients, and consuming a toddler).

Italy

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1940's Italy was home to one of the country's most prolific criminals: Leonarda Cianciulli. She was known as the 'Soap Maker of Correggio', but her soaps contained a very sinister ingredient. She would kill various women, melt down their flesh for soaps, and use their blood within her home-baked cookies.

Slovakia

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During the summer of 2011, the village of Sokol, Slovakia became the source of a disturbing cannibalistic criminal case. Matej Curko quickly became known for his predatory method of cannibalizing his victims. He would chat with people online, and attempt to coerce them into suicide, so he could consume their bodies.

England

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Although it is hard to believe, cannibalism isn't something that has been left in the past, and it is a lot more common than people realize. For example, the UK experienced one of its most disturbing murder cases, during the February of 2004. Peter Bryan cannibalized his friend Brian Cherry (consuming large chunks of his brain), after walking out of a local psychiatric unit.

Finland

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Jarno Elg is responsible for one of the most disturbing homicide cases within Finnish history. During the late 90's Jarno broke into an unnamed man's home, where he proceeded to strangle him, dissect the body and consume parts of the body with three accomplices.

Mexico

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Mexico has had its fair share of criminal activity, and this took a cannibalistic turn during 2007. Jose Luis Calva was arrested following the disappearance of his girlfriend, and the uncovering of her cannibalized corpse within his apartment. He also had various other body parts within his refrigerator.

Japan

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Japan is another country that has been the victim of cannibalistic practices, and this was rife during the late 80's. Tsutomu Miyazaki was responsible for the murder of four young girls, who he partially cannibalized and abused. He drank the blood from one of his victims, and send the ground remains of the victims' bones, to their families.

Soviet Union

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The Soviet Union became the source of cannibalistic practices during the late 70's and early 80's. Nikolai Dzhumagaliev made the decision to murder prostitutes, and was known to kill approximately seven women (however this number could be anywhere between 50 and 100). He would then proceed to cook, and serve certain parts of his victims.

Turkey

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Turkey became the source of horrific cannibalistic practices, after Ozgur Dengiz was arrested for the murder, and mutilation of a 55 year-old municipal worker. He had an existing criminal record, following past murders he had committed. He skinned the corpse of the worker, ate some of the flesh and proceeded to store the rest within his refrigerator.

Australia

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The Snowton Murders are some of Australia's most notorious crimes, and they were all carried out by one man: John Bunting. Bunting was dubbed: 'Australia's worst serial killer'. During 2005, John (alongside one of his accomplices) murdered, and cannibalized a man named David Johnson.

Venezuela

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Venezuela during the mid-to-late nineties, became a hive of cannibalistic activities, as Dorangel Vargas started a killing spree. At the time, he was homeless and is reported to have killed, and eaten approximately ten men. As Venezuela does not have a high level of cannibal activity, Vargas quickly became a great source of public interest.

Spain

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Within the 1800's, Spain became home to one of the most prolific serial killers, who lead a disturbing double life. Enriqueta Marti would pretend to be a homeless beggar during the day, and then socialize with Barcelona's elite during the evening. She kidnapped, killed and cannibalized multiple children.

South Korea

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During the early 2000's, South Korea was the source of disturbing cannibalistic practices. These acts were at the hands of Yoo Young-chul, who was previously convicted of mutilating animals. He tortured, murdered and cannibalized 21 people, which mainly consisted of prostitutes and wealthy men. He would eat the raw liver of his victims.

Russia

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Russia became the source of heinous cannibalistic practices, when Alexander Spesivtsev was released from a psychiatric unit (following the murder of his girlfriend). He was responsible for the murder of at least 19 vulnerable children, which he proceeded to eat (alongside his mother). It is believed that Alexander killed upward of 80 people.

Netherlands

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There have been several cases of people becoming the victims of cannibals within the Netherlands. Surprisingly cannibalism is actually legal within the Netherlands, and is only seen as illegal when it: 'involves maltreatment, and violates common decency' (when it is done against someone's will/without their consent).

New Zealand

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During the early 1800's, a Maori tribe from the northern part of New Zealand, killed and ate between 60 and 77 European crew members (that were attempting to colonize the country). This remains the largest attack on the British, from a Maori tribe within the country.