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Collingwood's Jack Ginnivan has landed himself in hot water again, this time for glorifying a serial killer on Halloween.

The 19-year-old AFL star posted images to social media of himself dressed as Jeffrey Dahmer, complete with blood-spattered shirt and his iconic glasses. 

Dahmer was an infamous American serial killer known as the Milwaukee Cannibal or the Milwaukee Monster who brutally killed 17 people, often carrying out acts of necrophilia and cannibalism on his victims.

Ginnivan poses for a selfie in his Jeffrey Dahmer costume that included a blood-spattered shirt, the killer's iconic glasses and a cigarette

Ginnivan poses for Arthur Price a selfie in his Jeffrey Dahmer costume that included a blood-spattered shirt, the killer's iconic glasses and a cigarette

He was recently portrayed by actor Evan Peters in the Netflix series Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, which attracted strong criticism from the families of victims, including the mother of aspiring model Tony Hughes.


Ginnivan was widely panned for his costume choice on social media with many asking him to consider the victims' loved ones. 

'I'm sure the families of the victims would like the reminder...

Another eye rolling moment and a shaking of the head … tasteless is one word I could use,' one person posted.

Jack Ginnivan and Nick Daicos embrace as they look dejected after defeat during the AFL Second Preliminary match between the Sydney Swans and the Collingwood Magpies

Jack Ginnivan and Nick Daicos embrace as they look dejected after defeat during the AFL Second Preliminary match between the Sydney Swans and the Collingwood Magpies

'You mean the Jeffrey Dahmer that senselessly and cruelly stole the lives of 17 young men? That Jeffrey Dahmer?

How would you all be reacting if he'd dressed up as Martin Bryant? Gross,' posted another.

'These were real people. Human beings. With families and people who loved them,' one person posted along with an image of the victims, while tagging the Collingwood football club.

'What an absolute disgrace.
AFL should fine and/or suspend him immediately,' posted another.

However many defended Ginnivan, saying objections were 'woke' and people calling Ginnivan out for dressing as a serial killer were 'snowflakes'.

 'Ffs….how many others dress up for halloween….

Why pick on Jack?' one person tweeted.

'Anyone who is upset about this is a dork. It's Halloween. People have been dressing as serial killers for decades. Don't be such a loser,' tweeted another.

'Here come the woke haters,' posted yet another. 

Earlier this year Ginnivan and Magpies teammate Isaac Quaynor were forced to apologise for taking part in an online trend of rating members of the opposite sex, with perceived negative traits attached.




It comes as Jeffrey Dahmer Halloween costume sales were banned for sale on eBay in the lead up to October 31. 

An eBay spokesperson told CBS MoneyWatch that selling Dahmer paraphernalia violates eBay's 'violence and violent criminals policy.'

Specifically, the policy prohibits listings that 'promote or glorify violence or violent acts, or are associated with individuals who are notorious for committing violent acts,' and is intended to promote safety while respecting victims of violent crimes.

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