TikTok's "Disgusting" Jeffrey Dahmer Polaroid Challenge Has The Internet Enraged

Perhaps one of the most disturbing parts of Dahmer's story is that he documented all of his gruesome acts.

Stephanie

• Published in Interesting
• February 16, 2023

Whether or not you're a true crime buff, chances are you've seen and heard a lot about the serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer. The 2022 release of Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story on Netflix reignited interest in the killer's story, perhaps even for people who had never heard of Dahmer before.

The notorious killer murdered 17 men between 1978 and 1991, dismembering them and having sex with their corpses. And perhaps one of the most disturbing parts of Dahmer's story is that he documented all of his gruesome acts.

Detectives discovered a box of Polaroid photos in Dahmer's apartment depicting all of the infamous crimes he had committed. And, of course, in today's age of technology, some of those Polaroids have resurfaced online.

In a craze that some have labeled "disgusting" and "disturbing," TikTok users have started a trend called the "Jeffrey Dahmer Polaroid Challenge."

The grim challenge involves people searching Dahmer's crime scene polaroids and recording their reactions to them.

The social media platform has removed many of the graphic images, but there are still some trending under the hashtag. And while many people participated in this trend, relishing all the graphic details, many others found the challenge upsetting.

Some commented on their concerns saying that desensitivity to such gruesome images is nothing to brag about. Not to mention that the men in the photographs were innocent victims who were loved by their families and friends.

The images are confronting to say the least. Keep scrolling to learn more about Jeffrey Dahmer and see how people reacted to the Polaroid challenge.

Jeffrey Dahmer murdered 17 men between 1978 and 1991, dismembering them and having sex with their corpses.

Perhaps one of the most disturbing parts of Dahmer's story is that he documented all of his gruesome acts. Detectives discovered a box of Polaroid photos in Dahmer's apartment depicting all of the infamous crimes he had committed.

In a craze that some have labeled "disgusting" and "disturbing," TikTok users have started a trend called the "Jeffrey Dahmer Polaroid Challenge."

The grim challenge involves people searching Dahmer's crime scene polaroids and recording their reactions to them.

The social media platform has removed many of the graphic images, but there are still some trending under the hashtag.

And while many people participated in this trend, relishing all the graphic details, many others found the challenge upsetting.

Dahmer was sentenced to 15 terms of imprisonment for his crimes.

"I don't know why people are bragging about not feeling sick after watching the Jeffrey Dahmer film or seeing the real Polaroids."

"Do NOT Google Jeffrey Dahmer's Polaroids."

"Curiosity always gets the best of me."

"It's really not cool and not funny."

"I am traumatized!"

What's your take on the Jeffrey Dahmer Polaroid Challenge? Do you think it's just some harmless fun, or is it disturbing and offensive to the victims' family members?

It's undeniable that Dahmer's crimes were horrific and cruel. And we can't imagine what it would be like for the loved ones of the victims to see such graphic images resurface for the world to see.

We would love to hear your opinions on this. You can share your thoughts with us in the comment section.

Stephanie