Netflix Faces Potential Lawsuit From Jeffrey Dahmer's Dad After 'Glamorizing' His Son In Show
Netflix may face a lawsuit from one of the family members who helped the firm make millions, if not billions, of dollars.
The father of Milwaukee Cannibal Jeffrey Dahmer is apparently considering suing Netflix for the two new series about him.
According to his assistant, Lionel Dahmer is dissatisfied that he was not approached about the blockbuster drama series "Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story."
Lionel is said to be upset that Netflix did not request permission to utilize the tapes recorded by Jeffrey's legal team for the upcoming documentary series "Conversations With a Killer: The Jeffrey Dahmer Tapes."
The renowned father is currently residing in a small community in Ohio, and he has refused to talk since the publication of the program and the revived interest in Jeffrey. He has, nevertheless, been described as a "nervous wreck."
Concerns about crazy followers have reportedly arrived to Lionel's home, prompting his crew to post "No Trespassing" signs.
According to his aide, who talked to The Sun, he feels Lionel is being targeted and has chosen to arm himself for protection.
Per Jeb, who is not his real name, Netflix did not approach Lionel for both series. He has personally spoken with a few lawyers and his publisher about the current situation and the allegations they have heard concerning Jeffrey.
"Lionel and his power of attorney are gathering information and considering a future lawsuit against the production team or Netflix," he stated. Everyone says that if there was no correspondence, you should pursue damages."
"There was zero concern for Lionel's well-being," Jeb continued.
Despite the fact that he hasn't seen the show, Jeb feels it unfairly represents Lionel.
He backed the father, calling him a "very concerned parent" who "tried his best at an uncertain moment."
"Everything else is basically glamorized and draws attention to aspects that aren't established reality," Jeb said of Netflix and the program. They are unaware of Jeff and the victim's conservations."
Lionel Dahmer rose to prominence following the gruesome murder spree of Jeffrey Dahmer, which was disclosed upon his arrest in 1991.
Lionel said in his book "A Father's Story," which was released in 1994, months before Jeffrey was beaten to death by a fellow convict, that he had no information of his son's murder spree and dismemberment of 17 young men and boys until the atrocities were revealed.
Many of Jeffrey's later killings were believed to have featured cannibalism, necrophilia, and even the preservation of his victims' body parts.
The new serial killer thriller series is presently the second most popular English-language seriesof all time, after only "Stranger Things."
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