Prison psychologists had evaluated Meiwes earlier, saying that he has a personality disorder and needs psychotherapy, but is not mentally ill and has sufficient self-control.
'I always wanted someone to be part of me,' he added.Įven while presenting the most grisly details, Meiwes remained calm and showed no emotion. 'With every piece of flesh I ate I remembered him,' Meiwes told the court. During his trial, Meiwes presented a shocking account of the killing, saying that the act was 'like taking communion' for him.