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Lionel Dahmer

American chemist and writer; father of Jeffrey Dahmer

  • Fame52.5
  • Momentum2.7
  • Wikipedia17.5K
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Lived 1936–2023, aged 87United States
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    7 languages
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  • Era
    1936–2023
    Aged 87
  • Known for
    Jeffrey Dahmer: Mind o…
    2020
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Updated 2026-06-21

Lionel Herbert Dahmer was an American chemist and author best known for being the father of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer. In 1994, he wrote A Father's Story, a non-fiction account of his son's upbringing as well as Jeffrey’s subsequent serial murders and their aftermath. Lionel has been a controversial figure since his son's crimes came to light, accused along with his first wife of neglecting Jeffrey while he was a child.

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52.5
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Momentum2.7
Historical7.6
Source confidence50.0
Completeness75.0
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