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Jeffrey Dahmer, popularly known as ‘The Milwaukee Cannibal,’ was a notorious American serial killer, sex offender, and cannibal. He is responsible for the homicides of at least 17 men and boys between 1978 and 1991. Dahmer was eventually arrested in 1991 and sentenced to 15 consecutive life terms in prison. However, he was beaten to death in prison in 1994 by another inmate. To this day, the case of Jeffrey Dahmer remains one of the most intriguing and disturbing murder cases in American history.
The autopsy report of Jeffrey Dahmer is a document that provides important information on the circumstances surrounding Dahmer’s death, including the cause and manner of his death. This report highlights the various injuries and medical conditions that Dahmer had when he died, as well as the medications that were found in his system. Examining the autopsy report of Jeffrey Dahmer can help us understand his medical conditions, the cause of his death, and perhaps even provide insight into the mind of this notorious killer.
A Brief History of Jeffrey Dahmer
Jeffrey Dahmer was born on May 21, 1960, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As a child, Dahmer showed signs of being a compulsive liar and suffered from hyperactivity. Growing up, Dahmer was fascinated with dead animals, and would often collect roadkill and dissect them. In high school, Dahmer became an alcoholic and began experimenting with drugs. In 1978, when he was just 18 years old, Dahmer committed his first murder. He picked up a hitchhiker and took him to his house where they drank together. After the hitchhiker fell asleep, Dahmer bludgeoned him to death with a barbell.
Dahmer’s crimes continued for years, mostly targeting young male hitchhikers or prostitutes. He would lure them back to his apartment, drug them, and then kill them. Dahmer would then dismember the bodies and often engaged in cannibalism. He was eventually caught in 1991 when a potential victim managed to escape and flag down police officers. When authorities searched Dahmer’s apartment, they found evidence of his crimes, including human remains and photographs of body parts.
The Cause of Jeffrey Dahmer’s Death
On November 28, 1994, Jeffrey Dahmer was beaten to death by his fellow inmate Christopher Scarver at the Columbia Correctional Institution in Portage, Wisconsin. Scarver, who was serving a life sentence for murder, found Dahmer cleaning a bathroom at the prison and attacked him with a metal bar from the weight room. Scarver also attacked another inmate, Jesse Anderson, who was serving a life sentence for the murder of his wife.
Dahmer was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The cause of death was determined to be severe head trauma. The autopsy report notes that Dahmer had multiple skull fractures, brain contusions, and subdural hemorrhage. These injuries were the result of the vicious beating that Scarver had inflicted on Dahmer with the metal bar.
Medical Conditions and Medications Found in Dahmer’s System
In addition to the injuries sustained during the beating, the autopsy report notes that Dahmer had several medical conditions and medications in his system at the time of his death. Dahmer had a history of alcohol and drug abuse, and his blood alcohol level at the time of his death was 0.14, well above the legal limit. However, this level was not considered to have contributed to his death.
Dahmer was also diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, schizophrenia, and necrophilia. He had been prescribed several medications to treat these conditions, including haloperidol, fluoxetine, and lorazepam. These medications were found in his system at the time of his death, although they were not considered to have contributed to his death.
The autopsy report also notes that Dahmer had scars on his arms, chest, and thighs from self-inflicted wounds. Dahmer admitted to using self-harm as a coping mechanism for the guilt and shame he felt after committing his crimes.
Conclusion
Examining the autopsy report of Jeffrey Dahmer can provide important insight into his medical conditions, his use of medication, and the circumstances surrounding his death. While the report does not shed light on the mind of this notorious serial killer, it does give a sobering reminder of the horrors that he inflicted on his victims. Dahmer’s case remains one of the most fascinating and disturbing in American history, and his autopsy report serves as a reminder that even the most shocking and horrific crimes can be studied and learned from.
This article is compiled and compiled from multiple sources by KRUSH.
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