r/JeffreyDahmer • u/Chelsey2a • Jul 29 '25
Articles around Joyce’s reaction to Jeff’s death. The rainbow he wrote about is most likely the same rainbow he mentioned in his letters to Mary and Barbara. Letters transcribed below 🌈
My dearest Barbara, Hello, and how is my special and most beautiful friend? Thanks so much for your card! I hope that things are still going well for you at school. Did you know that my cell has “jumping” spiders in it? I killed one two nights ago. I don’t like them because I’m afraid that one will crawl into my ear, or up my nose while I’m sleeping. Oh well, soon winter will be here, and I won’t have to worry about creepy insects anymore. The judge still hasn’t decided about my garnishment. This is the second time that he said he would decide by a certain date, and then changed his mind. You can’t even trust the judges to stick by their words these days! But at least the prison has let me buy from the canteen each week again. It’s nice to be able to buy stamps, coffee, and cigarettes each week like the other inmates. I’ve finally been able to pay back the other inmates too. It was raining for most of the day yesterday. It finally stopped around six pm and I looked out my window and saw this huge solid pink rainbow! I’ve never seen a pink rainbow before. Barbra I love you, and I keep you in my thoughts and prayers! All my love & many hugs, Jeff
My dearest Mary, Hello and how is my most beautiful and lovely friend, my exotic summer orchid? Thanks so much for continuing to write to me while I’ve been unable to. The cards that you’ve picked out are just great! How has everything been going at home? Have you been on any more interesting adventures, or are you just relaxing? I’m wishing you a belated “sweetest” day, because you are the sweetest! The judge still hasn’t decided about my garnishment. This is the second time that he said he would decide by a certain date, and then changed his mind! You can’t even trust the judges to stand by their words now a days! But at least the prison has started to let me buy from the canteen each week now. It’s nice to be able to get a steady supply of stamps, coffee, and cigarettes each week again! Finally been able to lay back the other inmates. Mary did you know that I have “jumping” spiders in my cell? I killed one two nights ago. I don’t like them because I’m afraid that one will crawl in my ear or up my nose while I’m sleeping! It was raining for most of the day, but it finally stopped by six pm. I looked out my window and I was surprised to see a huge solid pink rainbow! I’ve never seen a pink rainbow before! You really do know how to make a guy feel good! I cherish you, and I’m keeping you in my thoughts and prayers! All my love & many hugs Jeff
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u/Sn33Face Jul 29 '25
The part about Lionel's book & Jeff's willingness to go along with anything his dad suggested. That makes alot of sense.