S1 Ep15: Jeffrey Dahmer, the Milwaukee Cannibal

Helen Anderson and Danni Howard travel back to 1990s America to learn about the horrific and infamous Milwaukee Cannibal, Jeffrey Dahmer. After his childhood obsession with animals took a very dark turn, Jeffrey channeled his love of gore and need for control to whole new levels in his one bedroom apartment on North 25th Street in Milwaukee. Expect serious grisly discoveries, a macabre shrine to his victims, and the kind of crimes you would only expect to hear in an actual horror movie.

Devils in The Dark contains graphic details of sexual assault, torture, and violence, including violence against animals, and is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised.  

00:00 - Introduction

09:33 - Where Jeffrey's story first begins

12:50 - Jeffrey takes on some dark hobbies
18:02 - Danni's fascination with mechaphiles

21:26 - Jeffrey starts drinking at school

23:33 - The murder of Steven Hicks

25:31 - Jeffrey joins the army

26:25 - Jeffrey gets a new start with his grandmother in Milwaukee

31:00 - Jeffrey kicks off his killing spree

32:33 - How Jeffrey hid the evidence

38:04 - Jeffrey tries to make zombies out of his victims

39:32 - The murder of Konerak Sinthasomphone

44:26 - Tracy Edwards escapes

48:46 - The trial of Jeffrey Dahmer

00:00 - Outro

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Follow Helen Anderson at @helenanderz and Danni Howard at @thatdannihoward. Special thanks to Woodcut Media. See audioboom.com/about/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 

Produced by Alexandra Jueno at Audioboom Studios. 

If you have been affected by any of the themes in this week’s episode please consider contacting the following resources:

The Samaritans helpline: 116 123

Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200

Rape Crisis Helpline: 0808 802 9999 (help is also available at live chat at https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/live-chat-helpline/ *times apply)

Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200