In 1994, Christopher Scarver beat Jeffrey Dahmer to death with a metal bar in prison, ending the life of one of the most notorious serial killers in history.
When a multiple murderer is discovered a serial killer nickname soon appears, an assigned name they will be known by forever more, propelling them into celebrity status.
Many serial killers have reported a history of childhood abuse. This study examined 50 US convicted serial killers to examine the possible relationship between childhood abuse and serial murder.