On July 23 1991 Lionel Dahmer discovered his son, Jeffrey Dahmer, was a serial killer but where is he now? His character features in the first episode of Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story and it turns out Lionel is still alive today. Lionel Herbert Dahmer ( / ˈ d ɑː m ər/; born July 29, 1936) is an American retired research chemist and father of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer. In 1994, he wrote A Father's Story, a non-fictional account on his son Jeffrey Dahmer's upbringing, subsequent progress to become a world-wide known serial killer and its aftermath. [1] Lionel's figure has been controversial in the subsequent years since his son's crimes, as both he and his former wife have been accused of neglecting Dahmer during his childhood. Born on July 29, 1936, in West Allis, Wisconsin, Lionel Dahmer spent most of his life in peaceful obscurity. He was a chemist by trade and, as Women’s Health reports, later returned to school to get a master’s degree and a Ph.D.

The only signs I saw was shyness and reluctance to engage in social interactions, that sort of thing. But really no overt signs of any kind,” Lionel Dahmer explained during an interview with Oprah Winfrey in 1994. Fraga, Kaleena (April 19, 2023). "The Story Of Jeffrey Dahmer's Father, The Man Who Had No Idea He Was Raising A Monster". All That's Interesting. I wasn’t told what these other mothers and fathers were told, that their sons were dead at the hands of a murderer,” Lionel later recounted in his book. “Instead, I was told that my son was the one who had murdered their sons.” Dahmer, Lionel Herbert (1994). A Father's Story. William Morrow and Company Inc. p.50. ISBN 978-0688121563. Jeffrey Dahmer's dad is considering suing Netflix for "glamorising" his son's murders". PopBuzz . Retrieved September 19, 2023.When I find out that Jeff was murdered, it was just devastating,” he said, according to TODAY. “It affected me very gravely.” Jeffrey Dahmer's dad is thinking about suing Netflix for glamorising his son's grisly murders | indy100". www.indy100.com . Retrieved September 19, 2023.

Though Lionel Dahmer had no idea what his son was doing, he did seem to sense that something was deeply wrong with Jeffrey. After Jeffrey was arrested in 1989 for second-degree sexual assault, Lionel wrote the judge in the case and begged him to intervene. Dahmer, Lionel Herbert (1994). A Father's Story. William Morrow and Company Inc. p.61. ISBN 978-0688121563.He stood by his son’s side during his trial, during which Jeffrey was sentenced to 15 life sentences, and continued to visit Jeffrey while he was behind bars. Meanwhile, Lionel Dahmer tried to figure out what had gone so wrong in Jeffrey’s childhood that it turned him into a killer. Lionel Dahmer Grapples With The Knowledge That He Raised A Killer Since then, Lionel Dahmer has largely stayed out of the spotlight. Aside from battling with his ex-wife over Jeffrey’s remains, which he wanted to be cremated and she wanted to be studied (Lionel won), Lionel has kept to himself. Jeffrey Dahmer's Dad Is Reportedly Not Pleased With The Netflix Show". Women's Health. October 24, 2022 . Retrieved September 19, 2023. I have reservations regarding Jeff’s chances when he hits the streets. I have experienced an extremely frustrating time trying to urge initiation of some type of treatment,” Lionel Dahmer explained. “I sincerely hope that you might intervene in some way to help my son, who I love very much and for whom I want a better life. I do feel, though, that this may be our last chance to initiate something lasting and that you can hold the key.”