WI v. Jeffrey Dahmer (1992): Victim Tracy Edwards Testifies

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Tracy Edwards encountered Jeffrey Dahmer in Milwaukee, where he was lured to Dahmer's apartment, handcuffed, and threatened with a knife, but managed to escape, leading to Dahmer's subsequent arrest by the Milwaukee Police Department. Edwards' harrowing experience with Dahmer showcased the disturbed nature of the perpetrator, ultimately resulting in his arrest and the witness' escape.

Insights

  • Tracy Edwards encountered Jeffrey Dahmer at Grand Avenue Mall, where Dahmer offered money for posing in photos and led Edwards to his apartment, exhibiting erratic behavior that escalated to violence.
  • Despite being held captive by Dahmer, Edwards cleverly navigated the situation, calming the perpetrator during mood swings, seizing an opportunity to escape, and seeking help from the Milwaukee Police Department, ultimately leading to Dahmer's arrest.

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Summary

00:00

Encounter with Jeffrey Dahmer in Milwaukee

  • Tracy Edwards was asked to speak up and spell his last name, Edwards, for the record.
  • He confirmed residing in Louisiana and being 32 years old and single.
  • Edwards saw Jeffrey Dahmer in Milwaukee on July 22, 1991, and later learned Dahmer was the defendant in the case.
  • Edwards identified Dahmer in the courtroom and mentioned meeting him the previous evening.
  • Edwards and his friends encountered Dahmer at Grand Avenue Mall, where Dahmer offered to pay for posing in photos.
  • Dahmer mentioned nude photos, offering $100 for posing, which Edwards considered due to financial need.
  • Edwards and Dahmer went to a liquor store on Wisconsin Avenue before heading to Dahmer's apartment.
  • Dahmer's apartment seemed normal initially, but Edwards noticed a foul odor, which Dahmer attributed to a broken sewer pipe.
  • Dahmer mentioned cleaning bricks with muriatic acid, explaining the boxes in the living room.
  • Edwards and Dahmer conversed until Dahmer suddenly handcuffed Edwards and pulled out a knife.

14:27

Tense encounter with knife-wielding individual

  • The witness felt fear initially and questioned the person holding a knife on them.
  • The person with the knife seemed afraid but didn't provide a reason for their actions.
  • The witness was handcuffed on one wrist while the person held the cuff in one hand and the knife in the other.
  • The witness was led to a bedroom where they saw a large drum barrel and an unmade bed with a stain.
  • An exorcist movie was playing on a TV or VCR in the bedroom.
  • The person with the knife exhibited changing behavior, at times nice and at times aggressive.
  • The witness was asked to lay face down on the floor with hands behind their back, but they resisted.
  • The person with the knife laid across the witness and mentioned eating their heart.
  • The witness suggested going to the bathroom, where they were not touched inappropriately.
  • The witness tried to calm the person down during mood swings every 15-20 minutes, avoiding being handcuffed.

28:02

Escape from Jeffrey Dahmer: Witness's Story

  • The individual contemplated making a move, considering jumping out of a window, but instead asked for another beer. God reached over, got the beer, and guided the individual to sit on the couch for the air conditioner. The individual unbuttoned their shirt to make the situation more comfortable, then seized an opportunity to escape when left alone, hitting the person and running out.
  • The individual managed to escape from the situation, summoning help from the Milwaukee Police Department, who accompanied them back to the apartment where the perpetrator, Jeffrey Dahmer, was arrested. The witness described Dahmer as a crazy guy trying to hurt them, leading to their escape and eventual police involvement.
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