Jeffrey Dahmer’s father may sue Netflix for 'glamourising' son’s murders
Serial Killer Jeffrey Dahmer’s father is considering suing Netflix for releasing a series about his son’s infamous murders. Lionel Dahmer, 86, was not contacted by anyone before releasing confidential tapes from his son’s legal team. Lionel Dahmer...

In early October, Netflix also released a Jeffrey Dahmer docuseries, "Conversations with a Killer: The Jeffrey Dahmer Tapes." In the docuseries, Netflix used secret tapes of Jeffrey’s legal team without getting permission from Lionel Dahmer. Lionel will likely sue Netflix for showing no care and diligence towards him.
He currently resides in Ohio and also published the book ‘A Father’s Story’ in 1994, before Jeffrey was murdered in prison by a fellow inmate. In that book, he recounts that he was completely aware that his son was murdered before his arrest. According to him, the show has drawn unnecessary attention to details that aren’t true. The show is now ranked the second-best series on Netflix, right behind Stranger Things.
FAQs:
- Who is Jeffrey Dahmer?
Jeffrey Dahmer is a serial killer from Milwaukee, who has killed almost 17 boys and men. - Who is Lionel Dahmer?
Lionel Dahmer is Jeffrey Dahmer’s father, who lives in Ohio and has written the book "A Father’s Story." - Why would Lionel Dahmer sue Netflix?
Lionel was not consulted before the release of the show and the documentary on Jeffrey. According to him, the show has unnecessarily glamourised his son’s murders.
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