Jeffrey Dahmer eye color

Jeffrey Dahmer naturally had blue eyes, but he deliberately wore bright yellow contact lenses when frequenting gay bars to find potential victims. This distinctive eye color choice was not random - it was inspired by villainous characters from popular movies that Dahmer obsessed over, particularly Emperor Palpatine from Star Wars and the Gemini killer from The Exorcist III.

Significance of the Yellow Contacts

The yellow contacts became a significant part of Dahmer's persona, serving as a way for him to "get into character" before committing his crimes. He would watch The Exorcist III repeatedly, sometimes two to three times per week for six months before his eventual capture, and strongly identified with the movie's antagonist.

Courtroom Appearance

During his trial, Dahmer's appearance changed notably. He often removed his signature glasses, which his stepmother Shari Dahmer explained was because he would panic when seeing people in the courtroom. The only time he put his glasses back on during the proceedings was when he received his sentence of 15 consecutive life terms.

Cultural Impact

The combination of Dahmer's yellow contacts and his signature aviator glasses has become an infamous part of his image, so much so that these elements were carefully recreated in the Netflix series "Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story," where actor Evan Peters portrayed the killer.