Meiwes

Meiwes refers to Armin Meiwes, a German man who gained notoriety for a case of consensual cannibalism. In 2001, Meiwes posted an advertisement online seeking a willing individual to be killed and consumed. He was contacted by Bernd Brandes, who responded to the advertisement. The two men met, and Brandes expressed his desire to be killed and partially eaten.

According to trial accounts and Meiwes' own statements, Brandes provided consent and participated in the events leading up to his death. Meiwes claims they attempted to kill Brandes together, but Meiwes ultimately succeeded. Following the death, Meiwes then consumed parts of Brandes' body. The incident came to light when Meiwes contacted authorities and was subsequently arrested.

The case sparked widespread debate about the legality and ethics of consensual cannibalism, as well as the psychological motivations behind such actions. Meiwes was initially convicted of manslaughter in 2004, but this verdict was overturned on appeal. He was retried and convicted of murder in 2006, receiving a life sentence. The Meiwes case remains a disturbing and widely discussed example of extreme human behavior.