In 1961, Michael Rockefeller, the youngest son of former Vice President Nelson Rockefeller, and the grandson of American financier John D. Rockefeller Jr. vanished during his journey through New Guinea. This was one of the final photos captured of him.
It was originally reported that Rockefeller either drowned or was attacked by a shark or saltwater crocodile.
However, because headhunting and cannibalism were still present in some areas of Asmat in 1961, there has also been speculation that Rockefeller may have been killed and eaten by tribespeople.
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It was originally reported that Rockefeller either drowned or was attacked by a shark or saltwater crocodile.
However, because headhunting and cannibalism were still present in some areas of Asmat in 1961, there has also been speculation that Rockefeller may have been killed and eaten by tribespeople.
Full article: https://historicflix.com/the-strange-story-of-michael-rockefeller-what-happened-to-him/