John Wayne Gacy

American serial killer and rapist

John Wayne Gacy - American serial killer and rapist
Born

March 17th, 1942
82 years ago

Died

May 10th, 1994
30 years ago — 52 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

United States

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Engaged in criminal activities starting in the 1960s, a series of murders occurred across Illinois. Worked as a contractor and was involved in local politics. Arrested in 1978, investigations uncovered numerous bodies buried on his property and in nearby areas. Convicted of the murders of 33 young men and boys, sentenced to death in 1980, and executed in 1994.

Convicted of 33 murders

Executed in 1994

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