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Although Dahmer pleaded guilty by insanity, after analysis, it was only shown that he had antisocial personality disorder. His childhood is most likely what influenced his behavior. He was very isolated and unmotivated in school, friendless, and very shy. Psychologists said he was manipulative and evasive, likely due to alcohol dependency. He couldn't build relationships with others, and he became frustrated. He killed he men because of his sexual attraction to them.