Obituary of John Wayne Gacy

John Wayne Gacy

John Wayne Gacy (born March 17, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois) was a criminal who was best known for being a serial killer and sex offender. He raped, tortured, and murdered 33 young men and boys in the Chicago area. Gacy performed as "Pogo the Clown" or "Patches the Clown” at children's hospitals and charitable events where he met his victims. John died on May 10, 1994 and his death was because he was executed by lethal injection. He was executed at age 52.

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John Wayne Gacy Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Gacy, John Wayne
Common Name: John Wayne Gacy
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Birth Date: March 17, 1942
Age: 52 (at death)
Also Known As: Pogo the Clown, Patches the Clown
Occupation: Criminal

Religion: Catholic
Net Worth: $1.9 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Gold
Favorite Scent: Dior Sauvage
Favorite Actor: Chris Evans

John Wayne's Family Tree

Birth Name: John Wayne Gacy
Father: John Stanley Gacy
Mother: Marion Elaine Robinson
Spouse/Partner:

Marlynn Myers (married 1964-divorced 1969)
Carole Hoff (married 1972-divorced 1974)

Son(s):

Michael Gacy

Daughter(s):

Christine Gacy

Death Notice:

Date: May 10 1994 at age 52
Place: Crest Hill, Illinois, United States
Cause of Death: Execution (by lethal injection)
Interment: Cremated

Category Tags:

Criminal American Born on March 17th Born in 1942 Born in Illinois Died in 1994 Died at age 52 Died from Execution

Quotable Quotes:

"John Wayne Gacy was one of the most famous killers in American history and he is also currently buried in Illinois. Gacy is remembered for his heinous murders of young children and he was known as the " killer of too many." (V)"

"John Wayne Gacy's notorious life and legacy continue to fascinate and horrify society, leaving a lasting impact on the true crime genre. (V)"

"John Wayne Gacy was a successful contractor and active member of the community, but his notorious killing spree as a serial killer ultimately led to his downfall and imprisonment. (V)"

Is Mr. John Wayne Gacy still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.