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Matthew Bowman

Case from Harwood Heights, IL dated Jul 05, 1977

Victim Details

Matthew Bowman

Male

White / Caucasian

Harwood Heights

IL

1977-07-05

19

Matthew

Bowman

07/04/2026

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Matthew Bowman, a 19-year-old male from Harwood Heights, Illinois, tragically lost his life on July 5, 1977. Bowman was one of the victims of John Wayne Gacy, a notorious serial killer and sex offender who operated in Illinois. Gacy was responsible for the rape, torture, and murder of at least 33 young men and boys between 1962 and 1977. Bowman, who was reported missing by his sister, was last seen by his mother at a suburban train station. He had intended to travel to Harwood Heights for a cour ...
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