The Trial of Jeffrey Dahmer: Serial Killer (1992)

  • NR
  • 01/30/1992 (US)
  • Documentary, Crime
  • 1h 33m

Overview

Jeffrey Dahmer was indicted on 17 murder charges, later reduced to 15. Dahmer was not charged in the attempted murder of Edwards. His trial began on January 30, 1992. With evidence overwhelmingly against him, Dahmer pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. The trial lasted two weeks. The court found Dahmer sane and guilty on 15 counts of murder and sentenced him to 15 life terms, totaling 957 years in prison. At his sentencing hearing, Dahmer expressed remorse for his actions, and said that he wished for his own death.

Elkan Allan

Writer, Director

Cast

Jeffrey Dahmer's headshot

Jeffrey Dahmer

Self (archive footage)
Laurence C. Gram Jr.'s headshot

Laurence C. Gram Jr.

Self - Judge
E. Michael McCann's headshot

E. Michael McCann

Self - Prosecuting Attorney
Gerald P. Boyle's headshot

Gerald P. Boyle

Self - Defense Attorney
Tracy Edwards's headshot

Tracy Edwards

Self - Survivor

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