Biography On: Jeffrey Dahmer
Section I: Introduction:
Jeffrey Dahmer, widely known as one of the most notorious serial killers in history, was far from being an ordinary criminal. He gained infamy for his acts as a murderer, necrophiliac, and cannibal. The purpose of this report is to explore further into the life of this serial killer.
Section II: Overview
Jeffrey Dahmer was born on May 21, 1960, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His birth occurred at Evangelical Hospital (source: Blakey).
Jeffrey Dahmer was attacked and killed by other prisoners on November 28, 1994. He was pronounced dead at 9:11 a.m. (Blakey).
Jeffrey Dahmer, who was sentenced to life imprisonment for a total of 957 years in prison, committed 15 murders in Wisconsin and one in Ohio (Schwartz p. 44). From an early age, Dahmer had fantasies about killing men and engaging sexually with their corpses. However, he did not act on these desires until after graduating from high school in June 1978 (Schwartz p.33). His first victim was Steven Hicks, a hitchhiker whom he picked up. After an unsuccessful attempt at Ohio State University, Dahmer joined the army towards the end of 1978 but was discharged due to alcoholism. Eventually, he relocated to Florida.
After returning to Ohio, Dahmer faced legal trouble in October 1981 when he was arrested for drunken and disorderly conduct. Consequently, his father chose to send him to live with his grandmother in West Allis, Wisconsin. While staying in Wisconsin, Dahmer encountered more legal issues concerning sexual activities. Nevertheless, he managed to avoid any further trouble for about four years. However, in 1987, Dahmer murdered his second victim, Steven Toumi, and proceeded to commit a series of killings shortly after (Schwartz). The majority of Dahmer’s victims were African-American men who identified as homosexual.
According to Pringle, Dahmer was actively killing for a period of time that spanned from June 1978 to July 22, 1991.
Section III: Childhood
Dahmer was born on May 21, 1960, to Lionel and Joyce Dahmer. Despite problems during Joyces pregnancy with Jeffrey, he grew up as a normal, healthy child without any signs of mental issues. However, at age six, he underwent surgery for a double hernia which seemed to emotionally scar him. This surgery exposed him in a way that he could not recover from. Upon entering first grade, Dahmer became shy and lacked self-confidence, which was a noticeable change from his outgoing nature earlier in his life.
At the age of 15, Dahmer began collecting animal remains for his own personal cemetery by riding around with plastic bags. He would strip the flesh from the bodies of these dead animals, displaying a fascination with this gruesome act. Although Dahmer had pets of his own, he never harmed them. As he grew older, Dahmer became increasingly isolated, eventually leading him to fulfill his fantasies of engaging in sexual acts with both dead people and creatures.
Section IV: Dahmer’s Crimes
Dahmer appeared to be a disorganized killer, displaying traits akin to a specific type of killer. He lacked intelligence and exhibited below average intellectual abilities, coupled with a socially immature nature, rarely engaging in dating (Pringle). Dahmer frequented gay bars and targeted individuals who were both homosexual and African-American. The crime scenes revealed his victims dismembered. His modus operandi involved enticing victims back to his residence, drugging and sexually assaulting them before proceeding to dismember their bodies. He employed acid to remove the skin from the victims’ skulls and kept these skulls as macabre trophies for his twisted fantasies. Additionally, Dahmer dismembered the bodies and stored them in his apartment for safekeeping. In the dreadful discovery of Dahmer’s apartment by the police, they found not only skulls as trophies but also an entire industrial-sized container filled with human bodies. Amongst the horrific findings was a human head stored in the refrigerator. The police were greeted by a putrid smell upon arriving at the crime scene, which later turned out to be the stench emanating from the decayed bodies within his apartment. Dahmer had constructed a shrine adorned with items relating to his victims, serving as a chilling reminder of the lives he had brutally ended. Although Dahmer’s murders were primarily committed in Milwaukee, he also claimed one victim in the state of Ohio, categorizing him as a local killer.There have been rumors circulating that Dahmer utilized a chainsaw for the purpose of dismembering his victims. However, there are more reliable arguments suggesting that he actually employed a knife within the confines of his bathtub (Pringle).
Section V: Captured and Deceased
Several months after Konerak, a 14-year-old boy, was murdered by Dahmer, two police officers were patrolling a high crime area near Marquette University. Late at night, they were startled to discover an African-American man sitting in their patrol car with handcuffs on one wrist. Suspecting he may have escaped from another officer, they approached him for questioning. This man introduced himself as Tracy Edwards and recounted his encounter with a peculiar individual who had exhibited strange behavior.
Despite initial reservations due to the involvement of homosexuality, the officers decided to delve deeper into the matter. Edwards guided them to the Oxford apartments where Dahmer calmly greeted them upon their arrival. The officers inquired about the handcuffs and Dahmer willingly went to retrieve the key from his bedroom. However, Edwards recalled seeing a knife in that same room which Dahmer had previously used to threaten him. He promptly informed the officers of this discovery.
Taking swift action before Dahmer could enter his bedroom, they were horrified by what they found inside – photographs of deceased men alongside dismembered bodies, skulls, and even a human head stored within the refrigerator. In an unexpected twist of events, Dahmer attacked one officer but was ultimately apprehended by his colleague.
During court proceedings advised by his lawyer, Dahmer entered a plea of insanity plea. Nevertheless, the court system did not support Dahmer’s case.
Unfortunately, instead of the expected outcome, he was sentenced to serve fifteen life terms in prison consecutively, which amounted to a staggering 957 years. Tragically, Dahmer’s fate took a turn for the worse when he was assigned to work with two highly dangerous individuals while unsupervised. Regrettably, on November 28, 1994, these merciless men brutally beat and killed Dahmer.
Section VI: ConclusionJeffrey Dahmer had a fascination with killing humans and animals, engaging in sexual acts with them, dismembering their bodies, and even consuming some of their remains. From an early age, Dahmer was drawn to the bones of deceased animals, eventually acting out his violent fantasies. Factors such as his parents’ divorce, frequent relocations, and early surgical procedure impacted Dahmer’s development. His fixation on decaying animal bones progressed into sexual and violent fantasies, ultimately leading to a spree of murders. Jeffrey Dahmer is not your typical serial killer; he belongs to a class of his own. He is one of the most unique and abhorrent murderers ever known. With hope, psychologists and other researchers studying serial killers can one day aid the world in detecting these individuals before another one emerges.
Questions:
1. The number of people he killed?
2. The number of people he ate?
3. His cause of death?
4. The time of his demise?
5. Was there a motive behind his killings?
Answers:
1. There were seventeen recorded murders.
2. The precise number of bodies remains uncertain as Dahmer did not consume whole individuals.
Jeffrey Dahmer, who had been beaten by his fellow inmates, was discovered dead.
4. Jeffrey Dahmer passed away on November 28, 1994.
5.The only reason for this might be his disturbing fantasies. The text includes an introduction, an overview, information about Dahmer’s childhood, his crimes, how he was caught and killed, a conclusion, a section of 5 questions and their answers, and a bibliography. The bibliography includes sources such as Kenneth Pringle’s “Inside The Mind of Jeffrey Dahmer,” Anne E. Schwartz’s “The Man Who Could Not Kill Enough,” and Arch F. Blakey’s article on Jeffrey Dahmer in the World Book Encyclopedia.
