Konerak Sinthasomphone was the youngest child of his parents, Sounthone Sinthasomphone and Somdy Sinthasomphone. Born in Laos, Konerak and his family moved to America in 1979 in search of a better life. Laotian by ethnicity, he also had two elder brothers. One of his brothers, Somsack, was sexually abused by Jeffrey Dahmer and was even arrested for his act. Additionally, his oldest brother, Anouke Sinthasomphone, said that he and his family lost everything after the death of Konerak.
On September 21, 2022, Netflix dropped the limited series Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, which starred Evan Peters. It details the actual crimes committed by American serial murderer Jeffrey Dahmer, and it appears to have been told from the viewpoint of the victims' families and Dahmer's evidence at his insanity trial.
The police officers whose carelessness resulted in the death of the 14-year-old Lao boy Konerak Sinthasomphone have now come under fire from the show's viewers. When Netflix posted a clip from episode 2 of the Netflix series, fans immediately took to social media to express their outrage. As he was an Asian, online discussion on racism and police violence have emerged.
Clearly, Konerak Sinthasomphone has been one of the most highlighted victims in the series. As a result, many viewers are seeking information about the 14-year-old boy. Among all the queries, information about his parents is the most searched one. Well, we've got you covered. Here is everything we know about his parents.
Previously, we touched on the victim who got away from him. Likewise, know if Glenda Cleveland is still alive and if Jeffrey really got baptized.
Konerak Sinthasomphone’s Parents & Ethnicity: The 14-Year-Old Laotian-American Was the Youngest Child of His Mother, Somdy Sinthasomphone, and Father, Sounthone Sinthasomphone; Here Is How His Brother, Anouke, Reacted to His Death!
Konerak Sinthasomphone and his parents fled repression in 1979 with the hope and a lure to live a happy life. While his father's name is Sounthone Sinthasomphone, his mother's name is Somdy Sinthasomphone. They were 52 and 50 years old, respectively, when they were grieved by the death of their youngest son, Konerak, in 1991. As we all know, the 14-year-old boy was one of the victims of Jeffrey Dahmer's brutality.
Outside a liquor store, Dahmer met 14-year-old Konerak Sinthasomphone. Dahmer called Konerak to his house in the guise of a few beers and pictures, and he promised to pay him $100. He had no idea that Konerak was the brother of the boy Somsack, who Dahmer had molested in 1988 and was arrested for.
Because his family needed money, Konerak unwillingly agreed and joined Dahmer in his apartment. It is unnecessary to repeat the brutality of Jeffrey's drugging of Sinthasomphone and MO in this context. Dahmer was only interested in total control over a body that would never leave his side. Before drilling a hole in the youngster's skull and injecting acid, Dahmer gave the boy drugs and took his picture. When Konerak regained his composure and escaped Dahmer's apartment, Dahmer had already left the building to get more alcohol.
Sandra Smith, the daughter of Glenda Cleveland, observed a bloodied, intoxicated, and partially naked Konerak Sinthasomphone. The woman did what many of us were taught to do in these circumstances: she called the police because the boy could hardly stand or talk. Dahmer arrived at the scene first, arriving minutes before the police, as the women and the boy waited.
After a dispute, he called Konerak, his 19-year-old boyfriend, who would get drunk, and insist on bringing him back inside. It was turned into a 'boyfriends' issue by white policemen John Balcerzak and Joseph Gabrish, who then left Konerak with Dahmer. Cleveland attempted to draw attention to the fact that Konerak did not appear to be an adult, but the officers ignored her.
Dahmer was on probation for child molestation, which would have been discovered if the cops had instead looked up his ID. However, the police convinced themselves that this was just a partner's argument and that Konerak Sinthasomphone's silence was just a reflection of his inability to speak English.
The parents were left to grief seeing their youngest child getting brutally killed by Jeffrey. The New York Times reached out to the family and witnessed a very heartbreaking scene of the family members breaking down over Konerak's death. His older brother, Anouke Sinthasomphone, remarked,
We don't have energy to do anything. We can't sleep. We can't eat.
Netizens were not pleased with the scene from Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story in question, with others pointing out that Balcerzak and Gabrish had received commendations from the police department for their bravery. One viewer tweeted,
@_Beth___ @netflix @ryanmurphyprod And it happened while Dahmer was on probation after being convicted of molesting that kid’s older brother. Really.
Others who were in high school when Dahmer's murders were discovered remembered the event with Konerak Sinthasomphone among others, and some even mentioned that Dahmer was already on probation for assaulting Konerak's older brother. Another tweeted,
@netflix I remember when this was all happening, and after finally catching him, a police dispatch recording was released of the cops laughing about the naked boy they sent back. This scene alone enrages me all over again; I just can't watch beyond this scene smh..
Additionally, Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story is now available on Netflix.
Before leaving, find out who Jeffrey Dahmer's parents are and what he used to drug his victims. Also, find out if he was gay and where he is buried.
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