The Bizarre Tale of the Jameson Whiskey Heir Involved in Cannibalism

02/05/2025 10 min
The Bizarre Tale of the Jameson Whiskey Heir Involved in Cannibalism

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Episode Synopsis

James Sligo Jameson, heir to the Jameson Whiskey fortune, fancied himself an adventurer, despite a rather controversial history. He took part in one of the last European expeditions into central Africa and allegedly instigated and witnessed a horrific cannibalistic ritual.
This ill-fated journey claimed the lives of many in the expedition party, under the pretense of a rescue mission to save a colonial governor. Not only did this expedition cost Jameson his life, but it also tarnished his reputation, thanks to his detailed journals and unsettling sketches. Curious about the sketches? Well…
about it here.


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