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EPISODE · Feb 20, 2025 · 22 MIN

Survival Cannibalism: The Donner Party

from Murder Made Fiction · host Bloody FM

In 1846, the Donner-Reed Party set out from Independence, Missouri to make the journey west to a better life in California. In this mini-primer, Joe tells Jenn about the calamities that befell the group and left them stranded for the winter, forcing them to resort to cannibalism. Wanna hear the full story? Join us on Patreon (patreon.com/murdermadefiction) for full-length primers on the Donner Party, plus episodes on Ravenous and Cannibal! The Musical. Follow us on social media @murdermfiction (BlueSky & Instagram) or send us an email: [email protected] > Jenn: @jennferatu > Joe: @bstolemyremote Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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