Netflix has capitalized on America's uneasy relationship with its worst criminals, from Zac Efron's portrayal of Ted Bundy in Extremely Wise; Shockingly Evil & Vile to the parade featuring prolific serial killers and Mindhunter . Evan Peters gives life to Jeffrey Dahmer in the streaming service's latest true crime dramatization. This time Netflix might have gone too far.

Jeffrey Dahmer had Seventeen Victims

Jeffrey Dahmer, also known by the Milwaukee Cannibal was a terror in Eastern Wisconsin for many years. In his murder spree that spanned from 1978 to 1991, Dahmer drugged, raped and killed seventeen young boys and men. His crimes, some say, are resurfacing thirty years later because of all the wrong reasons.

Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story was Ryan Murphy's latest project in the multimillion-dollar Netflix deal. Murphy is well-known for his hit TV shows Glee and American Horror Story. Murphy's latest project portrays Dahmer’s reign of terror. Evan Peters, a long-time collaborator, plays the role of the notorious killer.

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Because Murphy is known for making campy comedies, there was some concern that Monster might struggle with the heavy subject matter. Critics have noted that Murphy and his team did not glorify Dahmer. Murphy tries to tell the story from the perspective of the victims, paying particular attention to their families as well as the failures of local law enforcement.

Dahmer's victim profile, which is mainly African American men from the LGBT+ community, receives respectable attention. But audiences are realizing that it is impossible to portray such tragic stories without implicitly exploiting them, despite Murphy's best efforts.

Errol Lindsey's Sister Speaks out

Rita Isbell, Errol Lindsey's 11th victim, gave a victim impact statement to court in 1992. This powerful moment was broadcast live on television. The nation could watch her screaming at her brother's killer " This!" She was eventually escorted by court officers. The new series features actress DaShawn Barnes, who reenacts Isbell’s statement word for word.

Isbell has been speaking out against the television series that portrayed her brother's death over and over again, all these years later. Isbell stated that she was disturbed by the show when she showed me some episodes. She said that I especially felt annoyed when I saw myself on the screen, and that a woman said exactly what I had said. "I would have thought it was me if I had known better. Her hair looked exactly like mine. She wore the same clothes as me. It was like going back to that moment. It brought back all of the emotions that I felt back then.

Isbell continues, "I was never contacted regarding the show." Netflix should have asked us if we would mind sharing our feelings about the show. They didn't even ask me any questions. They did it. I don't need money, and that's why this show exists, Netflix trying to make a profit. It would be easy for me to understand if the money was given to the children of victims. Their families are not necessarily the victims. I mean, I'm old. I feel very, very secure. The victims are blessed with children and grandchildren. It wouldn't feel so cruel and careless if the show had some benefit to them.

Stream with Caution

Isbell seems most concerned by the wastefulness of the series. Instead of reaching out to the families of victims to get their approval, or trying to donate any proceeds the series will generate, the show is a greed-driven tragedy binge.

Monster isn't controversial, it doesn't highlight Dahmer’s victims' struggles. It is controversial because it glorifies them and makes them available for the public to enjoy. This just shows that not all true crime stories need to be told over and over again. Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Stories might just be one of these stories. This dramatization has remained a mere pain for the families of the victims, even after all these years.

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It's too late, Monster has already been a huge success despite all the controversy. It was a record-breaking premiere on the streaming giant. It's important to remember that Dahmer didn't just kill young boys and men. Some of these victims are still alive, and they have to see America relive their trauma for entertainment.

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By: Ariel Gordon
Title: Why You Should Think Twice About Watching The Jeffery Dahmer Series On Netflix
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Published Date: Sun, 02 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0000

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