CANNIBALISM IN AMERICA: HANNIBAL "The Cannibal" Dines in Maryland?

Question: Is "Cannibalism" illegal in the U.S.?

A 21-year old college student, Alexander Kinyua has admitted this week to killing his 37-year old male housemate and dining on his heart as well as portions of his brain. He has been charged with first-degree murder and is being held in the Harford County, Maryland detention center without bail.

The act of "anthropophagy", or cannibalism, is reported to be on the rise throughout the world, including here in North America. It is widely considered by many to be the ultimate "cultural taboo".

Although still rare, cannibalism or "anthropophagy" is not considered illegal in most countries, per se, including the U.S.