Case of the Shipwrecked Sailors

Last updated: March 27, 2026
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In an act of survival, two sailors kill and eat their shipmate while lost at sea. Are they guilty of murder?

This case activity includes a case summary and questions to consider.

A high school-level Socratic Seminar on the Case of the Shipwrecked Sailors is also available.

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