Crime Solvers Central
CSC
268 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Timothy McCoy death by force case profile photo

Timothy McCoy

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jan 03, 1972

Victim Details

Timothy McCoy

Male

White / Caucasian

Chicago

IL

1972-01-03

16

Timothy

McCoy

07/24/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Timothy Jack McCoy, a 16-year-old white male, tragically lost his life on January 3, 1972, in Chicago, Illinois. His death was caused by multiple stab wounds to the chest. McCoy was the first known victim of John Wayne Gacy, a notorious serial killer who murdered at least 33 young men and boys between 1972 and 1978. McCoy encountered Gacy at the Greyhound bus terminal in Chicago while waiting for a connecting bus to his father's home in Nebraska. Gacy lured McCoy to his residence, where the murd ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Timothy McCoy, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (9)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Murder of Timothy McCoy - Wikipedia
  • Timothy Jack McCoy
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 7 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (2)

    I’ve been thinking a lot about the timing of how McCoy’s body was identified. It's mind-blowing ... ...Read More
    01/21/2025
    I recently came across Timothy Jack McCoy's case again, and it got me thinking about how young and f... ...Read More
    12/04/2024
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Timothy McCoy

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Chicago, Illinois

    Angel Cano death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Angel Cano

    Death: May 21, 2013
    Angel Cano, a 16-year-old Hispanic male, was tragically killed on May 21, 2013, in the Back of the Y ...Read More
    Mauriaze Waltize Cossom death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Mauriaze Waltize Cossom

    Death: Jun 04, 2017
    Mauriaze Waltize Cossom, a 33-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on June 4, 20 2 ...Read More
    Monterey Mitchell death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Monterey Mitchell

    Death: Nov 15, 2018
    Monterey Mitchell, a 33-year-old man, was fatally shot on November 15, 2018, in the Auburn Gresham n ...Read More
    Ladontis J. Farrow death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Ladontis J. Farrow

    Death: May 26, 2021
    Ladontis J. Farrow, a 16-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on May 26, 2021, i ...Read More
    Ryan Jackson death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Ryan Jackson

    Death: Apr 27, 2021
    Ryan Jackson, a 29-year-old African American male, was tragically killed on April 27, 2021, in Chica c ...Read More
    Hector Duarte death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Hector Duarte

    Death: Dec 27, 2021
    Hector Duarte, a 30-year-old Hispanic male, was tragically shot and killed on December 27, 2021, in n ...Read More
    Joshua Jones death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Joshua Jones

    Death: Jun 28, 2021
    Joshua Jones, a 24-year-old African American male, died on June 28, 2021, in Chicago, IL. His death h ...Read More