Lionel Dahmer, Father of Serial Killer Jeffrey Dahmer, Dies at 87

Known for his unwavering support of his infamous son, Lionel Dahmer's death follows nearly a year after his wife, Shari.

Lionel Dahmer, father of notorious serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, has died at the age of 87 in hospice care in Medina County, Ohio.
Lionel famously stood by his son, visiting him in prison often and stating in interviews that he would 'always stick by him.'
He authored a memoir, 'A Father’s Story,' in which he explored his son's upbringing and attempted to understand the motivations behind his heinous crimes.
Lionel's relationship with his son was depicted in the 2022 Netflix series 'Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.'
His death comes nearly a year after the death of his wife, Shari.