The real story has long waited to be told until now. Sensational rumors and stories circulated, fueling speculation and intrigue for decades. The Dutch government and the Rockefeller family denied the story, and Michael's death was officially ruled a drowning. Soon after his disappearance, rumors surfaced that he'd been killed and ceremonially eaten by the local Asmat a native tribe of warriors whose complex culture was built around sacred, reciprocal violence, head hunting, and ritual cannibalism. Despite exhaustive searches, no trace of Rockefeller was ever found. Now, Carl Hoffman uncovers startling new evidence that finally tells the full, astonishing story. The mysterious disappearance of Michael Rockefeller in New Guinea in 1961 has kept the world and his powerful, influential family guessing for years. Soon after his disappearance, rumors surfaced that he'd been killed and ceremonially eaten by the local Asmat a native tribe of warriors whose complex culture was built around sacred, reciprocal violence, head.
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