Who was Jeffrey Dahmer victim Ernest Miller?
FOLLOWING the release of the Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story on Netflix, the world has been left surprised by how a serial killer managed to get away with 17 murders.
One of those murders was that of Ernest Miller and here is all we know about him.
Who was Ernest Miller?
Ernest Miller, also known as Ronald Marquez Miller was hoping to become a professional dancer when he was murdered at 22 years old.
He spent some time working after he graduated from Milwaukee High School of the Arts at West Division.
Miller was about to start attending classes at an arts college in Chicago before his life came to an end.
His aunt, Vivian Miller spoke about his talents and his upbringing.
She said: "He was a talented dancer.
"He was singing and performing when he was young and used to sing at church."
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At Jeffrey Dahmer's trial, Ernest's uncle, Stanley Miller spoke about how there is no space for a person like Jeffrey in this world.
He said: "There is no place in a civilised society for anyone who shows no regard for life.
"I'm not for the death penalty, but you are the perfect candidate."
What happened to Ernest Miller?
Ernest Miller and Jeffrey Dahmer met in front of a bookshop on North 27th Street.
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Miller was visiting his aunt in Milwaukee over Labor Day weekend.
Dahmer invited Miller back to his apartment, offering him money for sex.
Miller followed him and after the act, Dahmer drugged the 22-year-old and slit his throat.
Dahmer disturbingly kept his biceps in the freezer, painted his skull and also bleached his skeleton.
Who were Jeffrey Dahmer's other victims?
Sadly, Ernest Miller was not Dahmer's only victim.
He butchered at least 17 young men and boys, and sometimes even cannibalized them, which earned him the name of "Milwaukee Monster."
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The men ranged from ages 14 to 32 and most of them were of gay ethnic minorities.
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His other victims were:
- Steven Hicks (June 1978)
- Steven Tuomi (September 1987)
- James Doxtator (October 1987)
- Richard Guerrero (March 1988)
- Anthony Sears (March 1989)
- Raymond Smith (May 1990)
- Edward Smith (June 1990)
- David Thomas (September 1990)
- Curtis Straughter (February 1991)
- Errol Lindsey (April 1991)
- Anthony Hughes (May 1991)
- Konerak Sinthasomphone (May 1991)
- Matthew Turner (June 1991)
- Jeremiah Weinberger (July 1991)
- Oliver Lacy (July 1991)
- Joseph Bradehoft (July 1991)