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My Friend Dahmer: A Disturbing and Compelling Portrait of a Serial Killer

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My Friend Dahmer is a graphic novel by Derf Backderf that tells the true story of Jeffrey Dahmer, one of the most notorious serial killers in American history. The novel is based on Backderf's own experiences as a high school classmate of Dahmer's, and it provides a unique and disturbing glimpse into the mind of a killer.

My Friend Dahmer

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	467462 KB
Print length	:	224 pages
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The novel begins with Backderf's first encounter with Dahmer in high school. Dahmer is a shy and awkward teenager, but he quickly becomes known for his bizarre behavior. He is obsessed with dead animals, and he often brings them to school in his backpack. He also has a strange fascination with knives, and he is often seen sharpening them in class.

As Dahmer's behavior becomes more and more bizarre, Backderf and his friends begin to suspect that something is wrong. They try to talk to Dahmer about his behavior, but he refuses to listen. Eventually, Dahmer's behavior becomes so erratic that he is expelled from school.

After Dahmer is expelled from school, he begins to spiral out of control. He drops out of college, and he starts drinking heavily. He also begins to experiment with drugs, and he soon becomes addicted to heroin.

In 1987, Dahmer commits his first murder. He kills a hitchhiker named Steven Hicks, and he disposes of his body in the woods. Over the next four years, Dahmer kills 16 more people. He lures his victims to his apartment, where he kills them and disposes of their bodies in various ways.

In 1991, Dahmer is finally arrested. He is convicted of 15 murders, and he is sentenced to life in prison. He died in prison in 1994.

My Friend Dahmer is a disturbing and compelling portrait of a serial killer. Backderf's graphic novel provides a unique glimpse into the mind of a killer, and it raises important questions about the nature of evil.

The victims of Jeffrey Dahmer

Jeffrey Dahmer's victims were all young men, ranging in age from 14 to 32. Most of his victims were gay, and many of them were people of color. Dahmer's victims included:

* Steven Hicks (18) * Raymond Smith (32) * Ernest Miller (24) * David Thomas (22) * Curtis Straughter (18) * Edward Smith (27) * Oliver Lacy (24) * Joseph Bradehoft (25) * Anthony Sears (24) * Ricky Beeks (27) * Ernest Green (25) * Konerak Sinthasomphone (14) * Matt Turner (20) * Jeremiah Weinberger (23) * Oliver Lacy (24)

Jeffrey Dahmer's crimes

Jeffrey Dahmer's crimes were horrific. He lured his victims to his apartment, where he killed them and dismembered their bodies. He often ate parts of his victims, and he kept their skulls and other body parts as trophies. Dahmer's crimes included:

* Murder * Dismemberment * Cannibalism * Necrophilia

Jeffrey Dahmer's sentence

Jeffrey Dahmer was convicted of 15 murders, and he was sentenced to life in prison. He died in prison in 1994.

My Friend Dahmer: A legacy

My Friend Dahmer is a powerful and disturbing graphic novel that provides a unique glimpse into the mind of a serial killer. Backderf's novel raises important questions about the nature of evil, and it is a must-read for anyone interested in true crime.

My Friend Dahmer

4.6 out of 5