Jeffrey Dahmer Mug shot of Dahmer taken by the Milwaukee Police Department on his 1991 arrest Born Jeffrey Lionel Dahmer (1960-05-21)May 21, 1960 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. Died November 28, 1994(1994-11-28) (aged 34) Columbia Correctional Institution, Portage, Wisconsin, U.S. Cause of death Homicide (severe head trauma) Other names The Milwaukee Cannibal The Milwaukee Monster Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Conviction(s) Murder Child molestation Indecent exposure Disorderly conduct Public intoxication Criminal penalty Life imprisonment (16 life terms) Details Victims 17 Span of crimes June 18, 1978–July 19, 1991 Country United States State(s) Ohio, Wisconsin Date apprehended July 22, 1991 Imprisoned at Columbia Correctional Institution