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Who Was James Doxtator?
James “Jamie” Doxtator was a 14-year-old boy of Native American descent who lived in Wisconsin. He was described by his mother as a lively and cheerful person who was very outgoing and loved making new friends. He had a dream of building a brighter future for himself, but his life was cut short by a brutal serial killer.
How Did James Doxtator Meet Jeffrey Dahmer?
James Doxtator ran away from home on January 16, 1988, to escape an abusive stepfather, according to The Tampa Bay Times. He went to West Allis, Wisconsin, where he met Jeffrey Dahmer at a bus stop outside the 219 Club, a gay bar. Dahmer lured the young boy to his grandmother’s house by offering him $50 to pose for a nude photoshoot. James agreed, unaware of the danger that awaited him.
How Did Jeffrey Dahmer Kill James Doxtator?
Once they arrived at his grandmother’s house, Dahmer drugged James with sleeping pills and had sexual intercourse with him. He then strangled him to death in the basement and hid his body there for about a week. When his grandmother was away, Dahmer dismembered James’ body and dissolved his flesh in acid. He then crushed his bones with a sledgehammer and disposed of them.
How Was James Doxtator Identified as One of Dahmer’s Victims?
James Doxtator’s mother reported him missing to the police, but she did not hear anything until he was identified as one of Dahmer’s victims in 1991, after Dahmer’s arrest. Dahmer confessed to killing 17 men and boys between 1978 and 1991, and kept gruesome souvenirs from his killings, such as skulls and genitals. He did not remember James’ face, but he recognized him by a scar on his body, according to AP News.
What Happened to Jeffrey Dahmer After His Arrest?
Jeffrey Dahmer was convicted of 15 counts of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment in 1992. He was later charged with two more murders in Ohio. He was attacked and killed by a fellow inmate in 1994, while serving his sentence at the Columbia Correctional Institution in Wisconsin. His death ended the reign of terror of one of America’s most notorious serial killers.
