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Jeffrey Dahmer
American serial killer (1960–1994).
Born May 21st, 1960 in Milwaukee.
Died November 28th, 1994 at 34 years old in Columbia Correctional Institution (traumatic brain injury, cranial trauma).
The Notorious B.I.G.
American rapper (1972–1997).
Born May 21st, 1972 in Brooklyn. [ref]
Died March 9th, 1997 at 24 years old in Los Angeles (gunshot wound). [ref]
Chris Benoit
Canadian professional wrestler and murderer (1967–2007).
Born May 21st, 1967 in Montreal.
Died June 24th, 2007 at 40 years old in Fayetteville (hanging to death). [ref]
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