Jeffrey Dahmer's Victims: Their Lives and Legacies
Jeffrey Dahmer murdered 17 men and boys between 1978 and 1991. While Dahmer has become infamous, his victims deserve to be remembered as individuals with lives, dreams, and families who loved them.
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The Victims (In Chronological Order)
Steven Hicks (1978) — Age 18
Dahmer's first victim. A hitchhiker killed in Bath, Ohio.
Steven Tuomi (1987) — Age 24
Killed in a Milwaukee hotel room.
James Doxtator (1988) — Age 14
One of the youngest victims.
Richard Guerrero (1988) — Age 22
His family searched for him for years.
Anthony Sears (1989) — Age 24
An aspiring model.
Raymond Smith (1990) — Age 32
Also known as Ricky Beeks.
Edward Smith (1990) — Age 27
Known as "The Sheikh."
Ernest Miller (1990) — Age 22
A dance student with a bright future.
David Thomas (1990) — Age 22
Father of a young daughter.
Curtis Straughter (1991) — Age 17
Aspiring model who disappeared.
Errol Lindsey (1991) — Age 19
A hardworking young man.
Tony Hughes (1991) — Age 31
Deaf and mute, known for his infectious smile.
Konerak Sinthasomphone (1991) — Age 14
Returned to Dahmer by police despite neighbor's warnings.
Matt Turner (1991) — Age 20
Also known as Donald Montrell.
Jeremiah Weinberger (1991) — Age 23
Met Dahmer at a Chicago gay bar.
Oliver Lacy (1991) — Age 24
Body builder and devoted father.
Joseph Bradehoft (1991) — Age 25
Father of three, recently moved to Milwaukee for work.
Why Their Stories Matter
- Honors their memory
- Reminds us of the real human cost
- Challenges the glorification of killers
- Helps families feel their loved ones aren't forgotten
Victim Advocacy
- National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA)
- Parents of Murdered Children
- Various local Milwaukee organizations