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Jeffrey Dahmer’s Last Words
“I don't care if I live or die. Go ahead and kill me.”— Jeffrey Dahmer, November 28, 1994
Who Was Jeffrey Dahmer?
Jeffrey Dahmer was an American serial killer who murdered and dismembered 17 men and boys between 1978 and 1991. His crimes involved necrophilia, cannibalism, and the preservation of body parts.
The Final Moments
Dahmer was beaten to death by fellow inmate Christopher Scarver at Columbia Correctional Institution while on a work detail.
Are These Words Verified?
This quote has been attributed to Dahmer but lacks reliable verification. His killer Christopher Scarver gave various accounts over the years, but no contemporaneous prison documentation confirms these specific words.
Sources
- other Christopher Scarver interviews
- other Wisconsin Department of Corrections
- archive Prison incident reports
Legacy
Dahmer became the subject of extensive psychological study. His case raised questions about the failures that allowed him to kill for 13 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Jeffrey Dahmer’s last words?
“I don't care if I live or die. Go ahead and kill me.”
How did Jeffrey Dahmer die?
Jeffrey Dahmer died on November 28, 1994 at the age of 34. Cause of death: Beaten to death by fellow inmate.
Were Jeffrey Dahmer’s last words documented?
This quote has been attributed to Dahmer but lacks reliable verification. His killer Christopher Scarver gave various accounts over the years, but no contemporaneous prison documentation confirms these specific words.
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