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Timothy ORourke

Case from Norwood Park Township, IL dated Jun 27, 1978

Victim Details

Timothy ORourke

Male

White / Caucasian

Norwood Park Township

IL

1978-06

20

Timothy

ORourke

07/02/2026

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Timothy David O'Rourke, a 20-year-old white male, tragically lost his life on June 30, 1978, in Norwood Park Township, Cook County, Illinois. His death was one of the many horrifying crimes committed by John Wayne Gacy, a notorious serial killer and sex offender who terrorized the Chicago area during the 1970s. Gacy, often referred to as 'The Killer Clown' due to his public performances as a clown, was responsible for the rape, torture, and murder of at least 33 young men and boys. Timothy O'Rou ...
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  • O'ROURKE Timothy David | Serial Killer Database Wiki - Fandom
  • Timothy David “Tim” O'Rourke (1957-1978) - Find a Grave Memorial
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