Lionel Dahmer, the father of notorious serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, has passed away at the age of 87.
According to reports, died in hospice care in Ohio. Lionel’s passed away from unknown causes while under care in Medina County, Ohio, the local health department confirmed to The New York Post.
Lionel, a chemical analyst, stood by his son despite the heinous crimes committed by Jeffrey, who became infamously known as the “Milwaukee Cannibal” who killed a total of 17 people. The father-of-two was also regular visitor to see his son in prison until he was beaten to death with a metal bar by fellow prisoner Christopher Scarver in 1994, less than a years after he was convicted on his horrific crimes.
In a 1994 interview with Oprah Winfrey he said, “I still love my son. I’ll always stick by him – I always have.”
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Jeffrey Dahmer, was one of the most notorious serial killers in American history. He shocked the world with the gruesome nature of his crimes. Known as the “Milwaukee Cannibal” or the “Monster of Milwaukee,” Dahmer’s heinous acts left a lasting impact on society.
Jeffrey Lionel Dahmer was born on May 21, 1960, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As a child, Dahmer showed signs of a troubled and isolated existence. He had a fascination with dismembering animals and exhibited a lack of empathy towards living creatures. Despite his disturbing tendencies, Dahmer’s family and teachers saw him as a quiet and introverted young boy.
Dahmer’s murderous tendencies began to surface during his teenage years. His obsession with dissecting animals escalated to a fixation on human anatomy. He harbored dark fantasies that involved controlling, dominating, and possessing others. This desire for power and control over others would later manifest in his horrific crimes.
Between 1978 and 1991, Dahmer committed a series of gruesome murders, targeting primarily young men. His modus operandi involved luring victims to his apartment, where he would drug them, sexually assault them, and eventually murder them. Dahmer’s crimes escalated, leading to acts of necrophilia, dismemberment, and even cannibalism. His apartment became a house of horrors, with body parts stored in acid-filled vats and photographs capturing the macabre scenes.
Dahmer’s reign of terror came to an end in July 1991 when one of his intended victims managed to escape and alerted the police. Upon entering Dahmer’s apartment, the authorities discovered a scene of unimaginable horror. Dahmer was arrested and charged with multiple counts of murder and other heinous crimes. During his trial, Dahmer confessed to his crimes, providing chilling insights into his motivations and thought processes.
Experts have extensively studied Dahmer’s case to understand the psychological factors that contributed to his transformation into a serial killer. Dahmer exhibited signs of various mental disorders, including antisocial personality disorder, borderline personality disorder, and paraphilic disorders. His inability to form meaningful connections and his deep-seated feelings of inadequacy likely fueled his desire for control and domination.
Jeffrey Dahmer’s story which was brought back to the spotlight over the Netflix series, remains a chilling reminder of the dark depths that the human mind can descend into.