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John Wayne Gacy was an American serial killer. Born on 17 March 1942 in Edgewater, Gacy died on 10 May 1994 in Stateville Correctional Center at the age of 52.
Gacy studied at Northwestern College and Prosser Career Academy.
With a Wikipedia article in 46 languages, John Wayne Gacy is No. 2,236 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 17 March 1942, Edgewater
- Died
- 10 May 1994, Stateville Correctional Center (aged 52)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Clown, painter, serial killer
- Nickname
- Pogo the Clown
- Field
- Art
- Party
- Democratic Party
- Education
- Northwestern College, Prosser Career Academy
- Height
- 174 cm (5 ft 9 in)
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 2
- Wikipedia editions
- 46
Did you know
52
Lived to 52.
17 Mar
Shares a birthday with Alī ibn Abī Ṭālib and Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
46
Has a Wikipedia article in 46 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
John Wayne Gacy
- FatherJohn Stanley Gacy
- MotherMarion Elaine Robinson
- SpouseMarylynn Myers
- SpouseCarole Hoff
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