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John Wayne Gacy

American serial killer (1942–1994)

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Lived 1942–1994, aged 52United States
United States flagUnited StatesHistorical Figures
  • Fame57.0
  • Momentum1.6
  • Global rank#205
  • Historical Figures rank#18
  • Wikipedia301.8K
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  • Global rank
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  • Era
    1942–1994
    Aged 52
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Updated 2026-05-29

Serial killer known as the "Killer Clown" for his public performances as a clown while committing murders in Chicago during the 1970s. Convicted of 33 killings between 1972 and 1978.

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Artist
Category
Historical Figures
Country
United States
Global rank
#205
Country rank
#122
Category rank
#18
Last updated
2026-05-29
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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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57.0
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Momentum1.6
Historical31.9
Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
Global rank
#205
Country rank
#122
Category rank
#18
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United States
Category
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Status
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Born
March 17, 1942
Died
May 10, 1994
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