John Wayne Gacy was an American serial killer and rapist who was convicted of the sexual assault and murder of 33 young men and boys between 1972 and 1978. He was also known as the “Killer Clown” due to his penchant for dressing up in clown costumes in public. Gacy was executed by lethal injection in 1994 and remains one of the most notorious serial killers in history.
John Wayne Gacy: Biography
John Wayne Gacy was born on March 17, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois. He was the only son of John Stanley Gacy and Marion Elaine Robinson. Gacy had a difficult childhood as his father was an alcoholic and physically and emotionally abusive. He was also bullied at school due to his overweight and effeminate nature. Gacy was known to suffer from depression and attempted suicide several times throughout his life. In 1964, Gacy was convicted of sodomy and sentenced to 10 years in jail. He was released after serving 18 months and went on to become a successful businessman.
John Wayne Gacy: Wiki, Height, Age, Net Worth
John Wayne Gacy was 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m) tall and weighed around 200 pounds (91 kg). He was 52 years old when he was executed in 1994. Gacy’s net worth is estimated to have been around $1 million at the time of his death.
John Wayne Gacy is remembered as one of the most notorious serial killers in history. Despite his heinous crimes, Gacy was able to maintain a successful business career and amassed a considerable fortune before his arrest and conviction. His legacy continues to haunt the public consciousness to this day.