Jeffrey Dahmer American serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer flanked by his attorneys during a preliminary hearing in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, August 22, 1991. (more) How Did Jeffrey Dahmer Die? Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/How-Did-Jeffrey-Dahmer-Die Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Written by Amy Tikkanen Amy Tikkanen is Managing Editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. Amy Tikkanen Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Aug 22, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot On November 28, 1994, American serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer was fatally beaten at the Columbia Correctional Institution in Portage, Wisconsin. He was serving consecutive life sentences for the murder and dismemberment of 16 young men. He had also confessed to an additional murder, though he was never tried due to a lack of evidence. In addition, Dahmer admitted to acts of cannibalism and necrophilia. Dahmer was killed by fellow inmate Christopher Scarver. The two men and a third inmate, Jesse Anderson, were cleaning the bathroom of the prison’s gymnasium. No guard was present. According to Scarver, he disliked Dahmer and ...(100 of 182 words)

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