First Alfred Packer Confession
First Packer Confession - Los Pinos Agency 5/8/1874
"Old man Swan died first and was eaten by the other five persons, about ten days out from camp; four or five days afterwards Humphrey died and was also eaten; he had about one hundred and thirty-three dollars. I found the pocketbook and took the money. Sometime afterwards while I was carrying wood, the Butcher was killed as the other two told me accidentally and he was eaten. Bell shot "California" with Swan's gun, and I killed Bell; shot him - covered up the remains and took a large piece along. Then traveled fourteen days into the "Agency" Bell wanted to kill me, struck at me with his rifle, struck a tree and broke his gun. "
I, A.G. Packer do solemnly swear that the above statement is true and nothing but the truth So help me God. A. G. Packer Sworn to and subscribed before me this 8th day of May A.D. 1874. James P. Downer J.P.
The above is noted to be a "copy of statement made by Alfred Packer at Los Pinos Agency 1874" which was "filed April 4/83" Arthur P. Cook, Clerk.
