There's not enough information to really know who Jeff is. He could be anyone - a fictional character, a real person the storyteller knows, or even the storyteller themselves.
A sympathetic view of Jeff in a love story? That's a tough one. Jeff is a symbol of horror and bloodshed. In a love story, the author might try to explore his backstory and find some redeeming qualities, but he has caused so much pain and death. His insanity and love for killing seem to be at the core of his character. So, while we can try to understand him through the lens of a love story, it's still challenging to be fully sympathetic.
Well, one common character is a female love interest. She could be a strong - willed person who is initially scared of Jeff but then gradually falls in love with him. There might also be a sidekick - type character for Jeff, someone who has known him for a while and tries to warn the love interest about Jeff's true nature. And in some fanfictions, there could be a detective - like character who is trying to solve the mystery of Jeff's killings while also getting involved in the love story. This character might be suspicious of the relationship between Jeff and the love interest and tries to break them up for the sake of safety.
Jeff the Killer is purely fictional. It's a made-up tale that has gained popularity in certain online communities, but there's no truth to it. It's all for scaring and thrilling those who enjoy such horror concepts.
I don't have that information. You might want to look on comic-related forums or social media groups to see if there's any buzz about Jeff Woods the comic's status.
Definitely real. Jeff Dahmer's horrific acts and his story have been extensively covered in the news and various true crime accounts. There's a lot of evidence and testimony to confirm it.