Cannibalism on Nuku Hiva Island

Anaho Bay, Nuku Hiva (Source: tallshiptales.de here)

A yachtsman ended up being a victim of cannibalism on the island of Nuku Hiva, part of the Marquesas Islands in the South Pacific. Stefan Ramin, a business adviser, and his girlfriend, Heike Dorsch were roaming the South Seas, and had landed on the island to take in the sights. What exactly happened after they landed on the island is still under question by the police. What is known is that Ramin was invited on a traditional goat hunt by a guide named Henry Haiti. Mr.Haiti returned by himself from the goat hunt and told Ms Dorsch that Stefan needed help. When she went to his aid, Mr. Haiti grabbed her, tied her to a tree, and sexually assaulted her. Dorsch eventually was able to free herself and notify the proper authorities.


Ramins' remains were later found scattered around a campfire. After police found bones, teeth, and metal fillings, soldiers joined in the search to find Mr. Haiti, who remains at large as of now.  Mr. Haiti is being treated as a suspected cannibal, as the remains appear to have been cooked and eaten. Throughout history, Nuku Hiva has seen its share of cannibalism, as it was believed by tribal warriors that eat the remains of their enemies would allow them to increase their strength. Cannibalism in these South Pacific Islands continued late into the 19th century. Police suspect that Mr. Haiti had premeditated the murder, and that Ramin was simply murdered for his flesh.


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