Background

Born 1 December 1961

Place of birth: Essen, West Germany
Parents: Detlef & Waltraud Meiwes

Computer Repair Technician

Case File

Armin

Meiwes

Murder

Victim

Bernd Jürgen Armando Brandes

On March 9th, 2001, Bernd Brandes travelled from Berlin, Germany to Rothenburg to meet Armin Meiwes after the two had been chatting online. Later that night, Meiwes killed Brandes, then froze the body parts for later consumption.

Status

Incarcerated

Life Imprisonment

News Reports

Armin Meiwes – Interview With A Cannibal
The house of the man eater Armin Meiwes
The Rotenburg Cannibal | Crime Documentaries
Armin Meiwes: The Gentleman Cannibal
Killed a man and ate him with a glass of wine

TV Reports

13 Terrifying Facts About Armin Meiwes
Victim of cannibal agreed to be eaten
“The Rotenburg Cannibal”
German cannibal Armin Meiwes immortalized in horror film
Famous Cannibal Armin Meiwes On Why He Ate His Lover