TikTokers are discovering horrifying facts about Jeffrey Dahmer, from footage of his life in prison to why his name appears in so many pop songs

Jeffrey Dahmer became a household name in 1992 when he was found guilty of 15 counts of murder and sentenced to 957 years in prison.

Dahmer murdered and dismembered 17 men and boys between 1978 and 1991 and died in prison in 1994.

The serial killer's life has been dramatized many times in the past, but the latest iteration is a Netflix series titled "Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story," released on September 21, with "American Horror Story" actor Evan Peters playing Dahmer.

The series became the second-most viewed show on Netflix within a week of its release, behind the fourth series of "Stranger Things," according to Deadline.

The show has been controversial, accused of being insensitive towards victims' families and of romanticizing Dahmer's crimes. It has also sparked a huge amount of interest on TikTok, where the hashtag #Dahmer now has 2.9 billion views.

Many TikTok users, some of whom may not be old enough to remember Dahmer's trial, appear to be learning about the details of his life and crimes for the first time. Many are sharing old footage and facts about him that are going viral on the platform.