Raising Jeffrey Dahmer

Name: Raising Jeffrey Dahmer
Director: Rich Ambler
Genre: Drama, Horror
Released: 2006-04-13
Rating: 5.8
Cast: Luke Adams, Rusty Sneary, Lucille Louise, Bo Svenson, Scott Cordes

Would you still love your son even if he grew up to be Jeffrey Dahmer?

2006 · 100 min · ★ 5.8 · Drama, Horror

Based on the true story of the mass murderer Jeffrey Dahmer, the events within the family behind, and leading up to, his capture.

Directed by Rich Ambler · Written by Wood Dickinson

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Luke Adams Young Jeff Dahmer / Young Lionel Dahmer
Rusty Sneary Adult Jeff Dahmer
Lucille Louise Baby Jeff Dahmer
Bo Svenson Detective John Amos
Scott Cordes Lionel Dahmer
Cathy Barnett Shari Dahmer
Jeannine Hutchings Catherine Dahmer
Frankie Krainz Victim No. 1
Kip Niven Attorney Howard Parker
Granvile O'Neal Detective
Walter Coppage Judge
Jeph Scanlon Mark Stanton

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