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First Murder
Steven Hicks killed. -
Jeffrey Dahmer arrested in apartment.
Tracy Edwards escapes while still handcuffed and returns with the police to arrest the serial killer. -
Pleads Guilty/Insane
Confesses to two detectives on 15 of 17 murders accused of. -
Jury Selection off balanced
13 Caucasians
1 African American -
Trial Begins
Defense argues: Not sane to stand trial being he suffers from mental issues.
Prosecution argues: Preplanned murders indicate he is ok to stand trial. -
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Expert Testimony
Forensic Psychiatrists George Palermo: Believes Mr. Dahmer acted on pent up aggression. Diagnosed him with having an anti-social personality disorder. Clinical psychologist Samuel Friedman: Described Mr. Dahmer as being a great guy and was pleasant to hold a conversation with. -
Park Dietz testifies: Forensic psychiatrist
On behalf of the prosecution, he argues that Jeffrey Dahmer consistently drank alcohol before committing murders. He stated it was as if he knew what he was doing was morally wrong. -
10-2 Majority vote
After several expert witnesses for both prosecution and defense teams. The jury found Mr. Dahmer to be clinically sane to stand trial. -
Verdict:GUILTY
No Parole, 15 Consecutive life sentences.