Jeffrey Dahmer- Serial Killer

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Jeffrey Dahmer- "Serial Killer"
    When we look back at some "crimes of the century" some that should definately
come to mind are the gruesome murders the late Jeffrey Dahmer performed. This
mysterious serial killer, also known as the Milwaukee Cannibal, probably accounted for
one of the most famous cases in history. He seemed to kill for reasons no better then just
lust and gratification. The serial killer knocked off 17 people over 13 years, all starting
when he was just 18! He would lure his victims, usually young men, to his apartment
with drugs, alcohol, and money. Dahmer went as far as to dismember and store body
parts throughout his apartment after killing them. He would sometimes even eat these
dismembered body parts. Some say he went so long without being caught because he
chose the ever shifting population such as drifters and prostitutes who had no real
identity. He did not kill acquaintances or lovers as many murderers did. When arrested
in Milwaukee in 1991 Dahmer confessed to all 17 murders, and was sentenced to about
900 years in prison. Dahmer was eventually bludgeoned to death himself in prison.
    Obviously, as the media fed off these sick murders, so many asked how could
anyone possibly ever think of doing this? Where did this super evil side in Dahmer come
from? Why did he get away with it for so long,? and Can we foresee something like this
and prevent it? This is a guy who's neighbor thought would be a good guy to have some
beer and chi...

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Submitted by: digitalessays
Date Submitted: 06-06-1999
Category: Science
Words: 1385
Pages: 5.54