Murderous Roots

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Episode 44: The Milwaukee Cannibal

By the evening of July 23, 1991, the evening news in Milwaukee came out regarding the arrest of a man, the night before, with various body parts found in his apartment. Soon, the world would read in horror of the atrocities committed by Jeffrey Dahmer, soon coined “The Milwaukee Cannibal.” Each day after his arrest more details would emerge of his monstrous crimes.

In Part 1, with their guest, Mira Manni, Denise and Zelda discuss all the events that would lead to Dahmer’s arrest and what happened once he went to prison. Then, they discuss what happened next with his mother and father. Over the years, Dahmer’s mother has been demonized, but is it really all that simple?

Come back next week for Part 2 when we go deep into his family tree, a tree filled with secrets and surprises.

**TRIGGER WARNING**
Typically, we do not get too graphic with the crimes of our subjects. However, in this episode, we do.

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The Milwaukee Cannibal Murderous Roots with Denise & Zelda

The home of Jeffrey’s grandmother, Catherine Hughes Dahmer.

Source: The Akron (OH) Beacon Journal, 11 Aug 1991

Source: The Olympian (WA), 11 Aug 1991

Source: Green Bay Press Gazette, 15 Jul 2001

The Dahmer Home, Bath Township, Summit County, Ohio.

Zelda shares the detail of this picture and Dahmer’s senior prom.
Source: The Akron Beacon Journal, 11 Aug 1991

Lionel Dahmer’s Senior High School Photo
Source: Nathan Hale High School Yearbook, 1954

A photo of Joyce Flint in an engagement announcement for the couple.
Source: Chippewa Herald Telegram (WI), 11 Mar 1959

Wedding announcement for Lionel Dahmer and Joyce Flint
Source: The Capital Times (WI), 17 Apr 1959