Jeffrey Dahmer was a serial killer who murdered 17 men between 1978 and 1991. He was known for his gruesome crimes, which included dismemberment, cannibalism, and necrophilia. Dahmer’s story has been told in many books, both fiction and nonfiction.
Fiction
- My Friend Dahmer by Derf Backderf (2012)
This graphic novel tells the story of Jeffrey Dahmer from the perspective of his high school friend, Derf Backderf. The book is a mix of humor and horror, and it offers a unique perspective on one of the most notorious serial killers in American history.
- Dahmer by John Cameron Mitchell (2017)
This play tells the story of Jeffrey Dahmer from the perspective of the killer himself. The play is a dark and disturbing look at Dahmer’s mind, and it offers a glimpse into the twisted thoughts and motivations that led him to commit his crimes.
- My Twisted Life by Jeffrey Dahmer (1994)
This autobiography was written by Jeffrey Dahmer while he was in prison. The book is a disturbing look into the mind of a serial killer, and it offers a glimpse into the childhood trauma and mental illness that contributed to Dahmer’s crimes.
Nonfiction
- The Shrine of Jeffrey Dahmer by Brian Masters (1993)
This book is a biography of Jeffrey Dahmer that explores the killer’s childhood, adolescence, and adult life. Masters interviewed Dahmer extensively while he was in prison, and he offers a detailed and insightful look into the mind of a serial killer.
- A Father’s Story by Lionel Dahmer (1994)
This book is a memoir written by Lionel Dahmer, the father of Jeffrey Dahmer. Lionel Dahmer tries to make sense of his son’s crimes and to come to terms with the fact that he raised a serial killer. The book is a heartbreaking and honest account of one man’s struggle to understand the unexplainable.
- Monster: The True Story of the Jeffrey Dahmer Murders by Anne E. Schwartz (1991)
This book is a comprehensive account of Jeffrey Dahmer’s crimes. Schwartz interviewed Dahmer, his family, and his victims, and she offers a detailed and well-researched look into one of the most notorious serial killers in American history.
- Jeffrey Dahmer: The Monster Within by Carl E. Hartnett (1993)
This book is a psychological study of Jeffrey Dahmer. Hartnett interviews experts in the fields of psychology, psychiatry, and criminology, and he offers a comprehensive look at the factors that contributed to Dahmer’s crimes.
- Dahmer: Inside the Mind of a Serial Killer by Christopher Berry-Dee (1994)
This book is a look at the mind of a serial killer. Berry-Dee interviews Dahmer and other serial killers, and he offers a glimpse into the twisted thoughts and motivations that drive these killers to commit their crimes.
Comics
- Dahmer: A Chilling Graphic Novel by David Kushner (2012)
This graphic novel tells the story of Jeffrey Dahmer in a graphic and disturbing way. The book is a powerful and disturbing look at one of the most notorious serial killers in American history.
- Jeffrey Dahmer: The Milwaukee Monster by Miles Ottley (2017)
This graphic novel tells the story of Jeffrey Dahmer in a graphic and disturbing way. The book is a powerful and disturbing look at one of the most notorious serial killers in American history.
There are many books that have been written about Jeffrey Dahmer. These books offer different perspectives on Dahmer’s life and crimes. They can help us to understand how Dahmer became a serial killer, and they can help us to prevent future tragedies.
