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Who Is Christopher Scarver? Dahmer's Killer, Motives & More

Sherman Huel Jr.

What drives a person to take another's life, especially within the confined and brutal world of prison? Christopher Scarver, born on July 6, 1969, became infamous for doing just that, forever linking his name to that of Jeffrey Dahmer, the notorious cannibal serial killer.

Scarver's act of violence inside the Columbia Correctional Institution in Wisconsin on November 28, 1994, not only ended Dahmer's life but also that of Jesse Anderson, another convicted murderer. This single event thrust Scarver into the spotlight, transforming him into a figure of morbid fascination. But who is Christopher Scarver beyond the headlines, and what led him to commit such a shocking act? His story is one of a troubled past, a descent into crime, and a confrontation with evil that continues to spark debate and discussion.

Christopher Scarver: Biographical and Professional Information
Full Name Christopher J. Scarver
Date of Birth July 6, 1969
Place of Birth Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Nationality American
Occupation Convicted Murderer (formerly a laborer)
Known For Murdering Jeffrey Dahmer and Jesse Anderson in prison.
Criminal Status Serving multiple life sentences
Current Incarceration Facility Centennial Correctional Facility, Colorado
Early Life
  • Raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
  • Second of five children.
  • Attended James Madison High School but dropped out in the eleventh grade.
  • Faced challenges with alcoholism.
Crimes Committed
  • 1990: Shot and killed Steven Lohman during a robbery (resulting in his initial prison sentence).
  • 1994: Murdered Jeffrey Dahmer and Jesse Anderson while in prison.
Motives Claimed
  • Initial Murder: Robbery gone wrong.
  • Dahmer & Anderson Murders: Claims of being provoked by Dahmer's taunts about his cannibalistic crimes; also claimed to have been instructed by God.
Details of Dahmer & Anderson Murders
  • Occurred on November 28, 1994, at Columbia Correctional Institution.
  • Scarver used a metal bar taken from the prison weight room.
  • All three inmates were assigned to clean the gymnasium bathrooms.
Legal Proceedings & Sentencing
  • Received additional life sentences for the murders of Dahmer and Anderson.
  • Currently serving these sentences at the Centennial Correctional Facility in Colorado.
Additional Notes
  • Scarver has given interviews explaining his motives, claiming Dahmer taunted him and other inmates with disturbing behavior related to his crimes.
  • The circumstances surrounding the murders, including claims of lax supervision by prison guards, have been subjects of controversy.
External Resource Murderpedia: Christopher Scarver
Christopher Scarver Biography Facts, Childhood, Family of Murderer & Serial Killer

Christopher Scarver Biography Facts, Childhood, Family of Murderer & Serial Killer

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