Shari Dahmer, the stepmother of infamous serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer is dead. Reports reveal that she passed away at 81 after battling various health complications. Here are the details of the final years of the woman who stood by the cannibal’s father until the end.
Details Of Shari’s Death
On January 13, 2022, Shari died at a nursing home in Ohio, near the house she shared with her husband and Jeffrey’s father, Lionel Dahmer. According to reports, she died from complications related to her health problems in recent years.
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Shari And Lionel Couldn’t See Each Other
A source revealed that Shari couldn’t see her husband in her final days due to her health decline, adding that they last saw each other in October 2022. In addition, the source confessed that there would be no funeral for the deceased.
Shari Didn’t Want To Be Buried
According to the source, before Shari died, she revealed she wanted to be cremated and left instructions in her will on what to do with her ashes.
Lionel Knew He Wouldn’t See His Wife Again
The source also said they didn’t know if Lionel had come to terms with his wife’s death, but he probably knew they wouldn’t live together again.
When Did Shari And Lionel Marry?
Although Shari was majorly labeled as the stepmother of a criminal, she was an amazing woman, wife, and mother. She and Lionel exchanged wedding vows in 1978 after the latter ended his marriage with Jeffrey’s mother.
Shari’s Thoughts On Jeffrey
Although Shari and Lionel’s marriage didn’t produce any kids, she chose to be an amazing mother to Jeffrey. Describing her stepson, the 81-year-old once said he was a vulnerable young man who was embarrassed and ashamed that his parents’ marriage failed.
Shari Was A Good Stepmom
Furthermore, Shari said the serial killer was good at disguising his feelings, yet she tried to connect with him as his stepmother. Shari proved how much of an amazing stepmom she was in 1991 when Jeffrey was arrested, and his crimes revealed.
Shari Stayed By Her Husband’s Side
In addition, she proved to be a loving wife, staying by her husband’s side as Lionel’s life was turned upside down by the revelations that his son had killed 17 people and even ate and disemboweled some of his victims.
Shari Was A Good Woman
Shari’s actions led the source to conclude that she was a good woman. In their words, per Daily Mail :
“Shari was a good woman and Lionel wouldn’t be the man he is today without her. She was there with him through everything that happened with Jeff, she was Lionel’s rock through it all.”
A Documentary On Jeffrey’s Life
In 2022, a documentary about Jeffrey’s life was released on Netflix, and Molly Ringwald portrayed Shari. According to reports, when the show came out, Shari and her husband were displeased.
Shari Was Unhappy About The Documentary
A source disclosed that Jeffrey’s stepmom wished “they would leave it the hell alone.” Also, the insider said Lionel believed the show specialized on Jeffrey instead of focusing on his mental health.
Lionel Wanted To Sue Netflix
As a result, in October 2022, Lionel sought legal advice on whether to sue Netflix over its two new docuseries about his son. Lionel said the giant streaming platform never sought permission from him to use tapes that Jeffrey’s legal team recorded.
Lionel Was Upset About His Son’s Death
Besides the anger regarding the Netflix shows, Lionel was said to be still upset over his son’s murder in November 1994 inside the correctional facility.
How Did Jeffrey Dahmer Die?
The serial killer died from multiple head injuries after being beaten with a metal bar by fellow inmate Christopher Scaver at the Colombia Correctional Institution in Portage, Wisconsin.
