How Many People Did John Wayne Gacy Kill
John Wayne Gacy was convicted of murdering 33 young men and boys in the Chicago area between 1972 and 1978. He is often referred to as the "Killer Clown" because he performed at children's parties as "Pogo the Clown."
Who Were John Wayne Gacy's Victims
His victims were mostly teenage boys and young men, many of whom he lured to his home with promises of work or money. Gacy sexually assaulted and murdered them, then hid most of the bodies beneath his house.
How Was John Wayne Gacy Caught
Gacy was arrested in December 1978 after the disappearance of 15-year-old Robert Piest. Police searched his home and found multiple bodies buried in the crawl space. He was convicted in 1980 and sentenced to death. For more details on the case, see the FBI's file on John Wayne Gacy.
