Joyce Dahmer was the mother of one of America's most infamous serial killers, Jeffrey Dahmer. Here's everything you need to know about Joyce Dahmer.
Background
Born on November 7, 1936, in Akron, Ohio, Joyce grew up in a troubled household, with an abusive alcoholic father and a mother who suffered from mental illness. Despite these difficulties, Joyce was known for her kindness and generosity, often opening her home to those in need.
Joyce married Lionel Dahmer in 1956, and the couple welcomed their first son, Jeffrey, in 1960. From an early age, Jeffrey displayed troubling behavior, including a fascination with dead animals and an obsession with dissecting roadkill. Joyce and Lionel sought help for their son, but their efforts were largely unsuccessful.
In 1991, Jeffrey Dahmer's gruesome crimes were exposed to the world, shocking the nation and earning him the title of the "Milwaukee Cannibal." Over the course of several years, Jeffrey had murdered and dismembered se...
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