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Transcript: He was attacked once before, but on November 28th, 1994, Dahmer was killed by a fellow inmate, Christopher Scarver. He was beaten with a broom stick and died on his way to the hospital. Jeffrey Dahmer Case http://criminal-law.freeadvice.com/criminal-law/violent_crimes/degrees.murder.htm http://www.chicagotribune.com/topic/entertainment/jeffrey-l-dahmer-PECLB001255.topic The most serious homicide, thatindicates that a person calmly decided to kill another person, decided how to do it, and carried out their murderous plan. These are intentional murders, Especially where the killer plans the killing. These are typically the capital form of homicide. On July 22, 1991, Jeffrey was attmepting to create another victim, but it didn't work out so well for him. The man was able to escape and get the police. Once Jeffrey's aparmtent was searched, they found many disturbing things, including human sculls, and dismembered body parts. Dahmer was kept at the Columbia Correctional Institute in Wisconsin. Done By: Andrew Guitar Cont.. The Jeffrey Dahmer Case Case Study Bibliography Dahmer was indicted of 17 murders, which was later recuded to 15. Trial began on January 30th, 1992. Dahmer pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. http://karisable.com/skazdahmer.htm After 2 weeks of trial, he was found sane and guilty of 15 counts of murder. Dahmer was sentenced 15 life sentences, 957 years in prison. Between 1978 and 1991he had killed 17 men and boys. The first killing being when he was only 18 years old. The murders consisted of rape, dismemberment, necrophilia and canibalism. Dahmer was a sever alcoholic, and gradually his killing became more of a routine. Homicide is a broader statement than murder. When someone commits homicide, it could be criminal, but it could also be an act of self-defense. Criminal homicide is classified as murder or manslaughter, and at different degrees. Grade 11 Open Law Arrest 2nd Degree Murder This is less intentional murder. These can include unforeseen brawls where someone pulls a weapon, where a spouse comes home to find their partner being unfaithful, or where an ordinarily peaceful person is provoked to suddenly lash out. Manslaughter Not guilty by reason of insanity means that he's trying to say that he is not responsible for his actions because of a mental illness. Death http://www.trutv.com/library/crime/serial_killers/notorious/dahmer/index.html What is homicide? Cont.. Homicide Trial He had photos all over his room of the murders, and an alter or candles and human skulls in his closet. By Andrew Guitar 1st Degree Murder What are the different types of homicide? Throughout his trial, Dahmer expressed extreme remorse and guilt, and even stated he wishes death apon himself. His murders caught up with him, and Christopher Scarver felt satisfied with his killing. Killing that is basically unintentional but that is so negligent that society punishes it. This could include something like a driver who speeds recklessly, loses control, and kills someone else on the roadway; the driver did not intend to kill anyone and probably did not even know the victim, but he was intentionally neglecting laws that are meant to keep people safe on the roadways and caused a death through that law-breaking negligence. Thanks for Watching! The deliberate and unlawful killing of one person by another; murder. Background January 16th, 2012