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Darrell Samson

Case from Norwood Park Township, IL dated Apr 06, 1976

Victim Details

Darrell Samson

Male

White / Caucasian

Norwood Park Township

IL

1976-04-06

18

Darrell

Samson

06/29/2026

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Darrell Julius Samson, an 18-year-old white male, tragically lost his life on April 6, 1976, in Norwood Park Township, Cook County, Illinois. His death was the result of a brutal murder committed by the infamous serial killer John Wayne Gacy. Samson was one of Gacy's many victims, who were predominantly young men and boys. Gacy, known as 'The Killer Clown,' was convicted of raping, torturing, and murdering at least 33 individuals between 1972 and 1978. Samson's murder occurred during a period wh ...
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