John Wayne Gacy

Serial Killer

John Wayne Gacy: The Killer Clown

Introduction

John Wayne Gacy was one of the most notorious serial killers in American history. Between 1972 and 1978, he murdered at least 33 young men and boys in Cook County, Illinois. Gacy was known for his outwardly friendly demeanor and his work as a clown performer at parties, earning him the nickname “The Killer Clown.” However, behind this façade, he carried out horrific crimes, luring victims to his home where he tortured, raped, and murdered them before burying most of them in the crawl space beneath his house.

Early Crimes and Murders

Gacy’s killing spree began in 1972 when he murdered his first known victim, Timothy McCoy. Over the next six years, he would claim dozens more lives, often using deception and force to trap his victims. Many were young men he hired for odd jobs, while others were simply lured from bus stops or streets.

Victims

Below is a list of known victims of John Wayne Gacy, including their names, ages, and the dates they were last seen:

• Timothy McCoy (16) - January 3, 1972
• John Butkovich (18) - July 31, 1975
• Darrell Samson (18) - April 6, 1976
• Randall Reffett (15) - May 14, 1976
• Samuel Stapleton (14) - May 14, 1976
• Michael Bonnin (17) - June 3, 1976
• William Carroll (16) - June 13, 1976
• James Haakenson (16) - August 5, 1976
• Rick Johnston (17) - August 6, 1976
• Kenneth Parker (16) - October 25, 1976
• Michael Marino (14) - October 25, 1976
• Gregory Godzik (17) - December 12, 1976
• John Szyc (19) - January 20, 1977
• Jon Prestidge (20) - March 15, 1977
• Matthew Bowman (19) - July 5, 1977
• Robert Gilroy (18) - September 15, 1977
• John Mowery (19) - September 25, 1977
• Russell Nelson (21) - October 17, 1977
• Robert Winch (16) - November 10, 1977
• Tommy Boling (20) - November 18, 1977
• David Talsma (19) - December 9, 1977
• William Kindred (19) - February 16, 1978
• Timothy O’Rourke (20) - June 1978
• Frank Landingin (19) - November 4, 1978
• James Mazzara (20) - November 24, 1978
• Robert Piest (15) - December 11, 1978

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Confirmed Victims: (33)

Timothy McCoy Age: (16), Date of Death: January 3, 1972

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Suspected Victims:

Rickey Enochs Age: (18), Date of Death: June 30, 1977

Charles Hattula Age: (25), Date of Death: May 13, 1978

Survivors:

Donald Voorhees, Jr. Age: (15), Date of Attack: 1967-08

Tony Age: (15), Date of Attack: 1970

Anthony Antonucci Age: (15), Date of Attack: 1975-07

David Cram Age: (18), Date of Attack: 1976-08-22

Robert Donnelly Age: (19), Date of Attack: 1977-12-13

Jeffrey Rignall Age: (26), Date of Attack: 1978-03-21

Jack Merrill Age: (19), Date of Attack: 1978

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John Wayne Gacy - Wikipedia

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