Thought Crimes: The Case of the Cannibal Cop

Nicknamed “The Cannibal Cop,” ex-NYPD officer Gilberto Valle was found guilty in March 2013 for plotting to abduct and consume women. Valle claimed it was merely a fantasy, but the prosecution’s story persuaded the jury otherwise. His case grabbed headlines not only for its disturbing elements but also due to its groundbreaking verdict concerning a man seen by many as “patient zero” in an emerging trend of thought policing across the country. THOUGHT CRIMES: THE CASE OF THE CANNIBAL COP delves into this intricate case, featuring never-before-seen, personal interviews with Valle and his family, along with perspectives from attorneys, journalists, psychologists, and criminal specialists, questioning whether a person can be convicted for their most perilous thoughts.