In a recent turn of events, Lionel Dahmer, the father of notorious serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, has died at the age of 87. The cause of death has not yet been revealed.
Lionel Dahmer gained unwanted national attention in 1991 when police discovered gruesome evidence of his son's heinous crimes. Jeffrey Dahmer, a serial killer and convicted sex offender, murdered 17 men and boys between 1978 and 1991. His Milwaukee apartment contained two whole skeletons, four severed heads and three dismembered torsos in a 57-gallon drum.
Despite his son's horrific actions, Lionel Dahmer continued to love and support him throughout his prison sentence and even after his death. In a 1994 interview with Oprah Winfrey, Lionel expressed his unwavering love for his son, stating, “I still love my son, I'll always hold on to him, I always have.”
Lionel's genuine efforts to understand his son were evident in recorded prison phone calls obtained by FOX Nation. In conversation, Lionel asked Jeffrey about his early disturbing fantasies, revealing that he too had strange thoughts as a child. Lionel said to his son, “You're just like me, Jeff.”
Lionel Dahmer's death comes nearly a year after Shari's death in January 2022. Jeffrey Dahmer's younger brother David changed his last name and lives anonymously to escape the notoriety associated with his brother's crimes.
The death of Lionel Dahmer marks the end of a tragic chapter in American history. His story serves as a reminder of the devastating impact of violent crime and the lasting pain it inflicts on families and communities.
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