Who is Tracy Edwards and where is he now?
TRACY Edwards played a crucial role in the arrest of convicted serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer.
Dahmer received a 957-year prison sentence but he died in 1994 after being attacked by a fellow convicted murderer.
Who is Tracy Edwards?
Tracy Edwards is known for escaping murderer Dahmer, who killed at least 17 men and boys in Wisconsin and Ohio.
In 1991, Dahmer invited Edwards to his house one evening to watch the Exorcist and drink beer.
Dahmer soon handcuffed his victim and threatened him with a knife.
Edwards alleged that Dahmer took him to his bedroom and told him he wanted to eat his heart.
After escaping the killer's clutches, he reported him to the police.
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Police found remains of multiple men, and promptly arrested Dahmer.
Following the events, Edwards filed a lawsuit against Milwaukee court for allegedly not following up on earlier leads on Dahmer.
The case was dismissed.
In the years since, Edwards has racked up a number of charges including arrests for drug possession and theft.
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He has reportedly been homeless since at least 2002.
In 2012, he was convicted by a Milwaukee County Circuit Court judge to one and a half years in prison and two years of extended supervision for his involvement in an argument which ended in the death of a homeless man.
How did Tracy Edwards escape Jeffrey Dahmer?
Tracy managed to break free after overpowering Dahmer, and reportedly ran through the streets to find police officers, who he directed to Dahmer's house.
Officers found photos of earlier dismembered bodies and arrested Dahmer.
When his home was fuly searched, body parts were found including two skulls.
Dahmer was convicted in 1992 after being found guilty of 15 counts of murder.
Who plays Tracy Edwards in Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story?
Due to the horrific nature and impact of his actions, serial killer Dahmer has been the subject of much media attention.
Netflix true crime drama Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. released on September 21, 2022, shows how the killer was able to evade detection for so long.
Edwards involvement in the arrest of Dahmer will also be shown.
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Edwards will be played by 53-year-old actor Shaun J. Brown who is known for his roles in the 2016 CBS sitcom The Great Indoors, and TV series America Gigolo.
Actor Evan Peters will play the notorious serial killer.