Dear Dahmer
Genuine Jeffrey Dahmer Prison Mail
Letters that tell stories
Our Mission
At Dear Dahmer, we specialize in offering collectors a rare opportunity to own authentic letters penned to notorious serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer during his brief time in the Columbia Correctional Institute. Each letter is a piece of history that transcends the usual boundaries of memorabilia. With our curated selection of murderabilia, customers are not just purchasing letters, but also acquiring extraordinary stories that provoke thought and ignite conversations.
Our Letters
Our commitment to authenticity and rarity sets us apart in the collectible market. The letters we sell are perfect for collectors, True Crime fans, artists seeking inspiration, or those looking for unique gifts. Limited quantities mean that each piece becomes a conversation starter, adding depth to any collection.
Who was Jeffrey Dahmer?
Jeffrey Dahmer was born on May 21, 1960, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He had a relatively normal childhood, but by adolescence, Dahmer began displaying troubling behaviors, including a fascination with dead animals and alcohol abuse. His parents' tumultuous relationship and eventual divorce deeply affected him. After graduating high school in 1978, he committed his first murder just weeks later but evaded detection. He later briefly attended Ohio State University and served in the U.S. Army, from which he was discharged due to alcohol-related issues. Upon returning to civilian life, Dahmer's psychological instability worsened, culminating in a deadly pattern of violence.
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Between 1978 and 1991, Jeffrey Dahmer murdered 17 young men and boys. His first victim was Steven Hicks, an 18-year-old hitchhiker whom Dahmer bludgeoned and strangled at his parents' home in Bath, Ohio, in June 1978. After a nine-year gap, his killing spree resumed in 1987 in Milwaukee. Victims included Steven Tuomi, James Doxtator, Richard Guerrero, Anthony Sears, and many others, ranging in age from 14 to 33. Dahmer lured victims to his home, often under the pretense of offering money or alcohol in exchange for photos, then drugged and murdered them-using strangulation as his primary method. He engaged in acts of necrophilia, cannibalism, and preserved body parts as trophies. Many murders occurred at his apartment on North 25th Street in Milwaukee, where police later discovered gruesome evidence including severed heads, human remains stored in refrigerators, and photographs of mutilated bodies.
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Dahmer was apprehended on July 22, 1991, after Tracy Edwards escaped his apartment and flagged down police, who then discovered the horrors inside. He was arrested in Milwaukee and confessed to all 17 murders during subsequent interrogations. His trial began on January 30, 1992, where he pleaded guilty but insane. On February 17, 1992, Dahmer was sentenced to 15 consecutive life terms (941 years) and incarcerated at Columbia Correctional Institution in Portage, Wisconsin. In prison, he was kept under close observation initially, but later integrated into the general population. On November 28, 1994, Dahmer was beaten to death with a metal bar by fellow inmate Christopher Scarver while cleaning a prison bathroom. His murder, which took place around 8:10 a.m., drew national attention and sparked debates about prison safety and the treatment of notorious inmates.