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Chronology of Jeffrey Dahmer's Crimes
Apr 26, 2025
Lecture Notes: Jeffrey Dahmer - A Timeline of His Murders, Arrests, and Death
Introduction
Jeffrey Dahmer, a notorious serial killer, killed 17 men and boys over 13 years.
Known for heinous crimes, including necrophilia and cannibalism.
He was arrested in 1991, bringing an end to his killing spree.
Early Crimes and Events
June 1978
: First victim, Steven Hicks. Dahmer killed him at his parents' house in Ohio.
1981
: Discharged from the military due to drinking problems; returned to Ohio.
August 1982 and 1986
: Arrested for indecent exposure and disorderly conduct.
Resumption of Murders
September 1987
: Second victim, Steven Tuomi, killed in a hotel room.
October 1987
: Third victim, James Doxtator, murdered and body disposed of similarly.
March 1988
: Fourth victim, Richard Guerrero, enticed from a gay bar.
Arrests and Escalation
September 1988
: Arrested for sexual assault of a minor.
March 1989
: Fifth victim, Anthony Sears, first to have "trophies" taken.
May 1990
: Sixth victim, Raymond Smith, killed shortly after Dahmer's release from jail.
Further Killings
June 1990
: Seventh victim, Edward Smith, Dahmer attempted preservation of the body.
September 1990
: Two more victims, Ernest Miller and David Thomas; methods varied.
February 1991
: Tenth victim, Curtis Straughter.
Attempted Mind Control
April 1991
: Attempt to create a "zombie-like" state in victim Errol Lindsey.
Near Capture and Continued Murders
May 1991
: Narrow escape from capture during incident with Konerak Sinthasomphone.
June 1991
: Eleventh victim, Matthew Turner.
Final Murders and Capture
July 7-19, 1991
: Three additional victims killed.
July 22, 1991
: Dahmer's spree ended with capture after Tracey Edwards escaped.
Discovery and Arrest
Police found Polaroids, severed heads, and body parts in Dahmer's apartment.
Dahmer admitted to liking his lifestyle and would continue if released.
Sentencing and Death
Sentenced to 16 consecutive life terms.
1994
: Killed in prison by fellow inmate Christopher Scarver.
Conclusion
Jeffrey Dahmer's case remains one of the most infamous in criminal history, highlighting severe systemic failures in preventing his crimes.
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