On September 21, Netflix released its latest docudrama, Dahmer—Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. In 10 episodes, the series tells the story of one of the 20th century's most notorious and depraved serial murderers, with a particular focus on his victims. The Netflix synopsis wonders, "Across more than a decade, 17 teen boys and young men were murdered by convicted killer Jeffrey Dahmer. How did he evade arrest for so long?" The show points a portion of the blame at the police themselves.
The show opens on Glenda Cleveland (Niecy Nash), a single mother who lived next door to Dahmer (Evan Peters) in Milwaukee. She grimaces as she overhears unsettling noises from her neighbor's apartment and smells putrid odors through the shared vent. Dahmer goes out to a bar and brings a man, Tracy, home with him. Almost immediately, the vibe turns threatening, but Tracy manages to escape and flags down a patrol car. While initially skeptical, the officers investigate the apartment and find the remains of numerous victims. Dahmer is hauled away to prison, and all is right.
