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John Wayne Gacy

March 17, 1942 – May 10, 1994

American serial killer (1942–1994)

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John Wayne Gacy was an American serial killer and sex offender who raped, tortured and murdered at least thirty-three young men and boys between 1972 and 1978 in Norwood Park Township, a suburb of Chicago, Illinois. He became known as the "Killer Clown" due to his public performances as a clown prior to the discovery of his crimes.

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  • Birthday · March 17
  • Anniversary · May 10

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