Confessed to 30 homicides across 7 states between 1974–1978. Experts believe the actual number may exceed 100.

Escaped from custody twice — once through a second-floor window, once through a ceiling tile in his cell.

Acted as his own defense attorney during trial — the judge remarked he would have made "a fine lawyer."

Received thousands of fan letters in prison. Married his girlfriend, Carole Ann Boone, during his own murder trial.

Murdered 17 men and boys between 1978 and 1991. Known as the "Milwaukee Cannibal" — kept remains as trophies.

In 1991, a victim escaped and flagged down police. Officers returned him to Dahmer — and left. He died shortly after.

Was caught when a victim escaped with a handcuff still attached to his wrist and alerted police directly.

Neighbors reported a foul smell from his apartment. Dahmer told them he was storing deer meat. They believed him.

Convicted of 33 murders. 26 victims were buried in the crawl space under his house. He was a respected community figure.

Known as "Pogo the Clown" — he regularly performed at children's hospitals and neighbourhood events in costume.

While on death row, he produced hundreds of paintings — mostly of clowns. His artwork has sold for thousands at auction.

His last words before execution: "Kiss my ass." He was executed by lethal injection in 1994.