No one really believed he was the murder because of how he would dress up as Pogo the Clown to entertain. This save persona he managed to portray helped him to gain the trust of so many people. His victims are believed to be between 9 to 20 years old and some still remain unidentified. The rest of his murder victims are as follows: Darrell Sampson ( age 18, killed April 6, 1976), Randall Reffett (age 15, killed May 14, 1976), Samuel Stapleton (age 14, killed May 14, 1976), Michael Bonnin (age 17, killed June 3, 1976), William Carroll (age 16, killed June 13, 1976), Rick Johnston (age 17, killed August 6, 1976), Kenneth Parker ( age 16, killed October 24, 1976), William Bundy (age 19, killed October 26, 1976), Gregory Godzik (age 17, killed December 12, 1976), John Szyc (age 19, killed January 20, 1977), Jon Prestidge (age 20, killed March 15, 1977), Matthew Bowman (age 19, killed July 5, 1977), Robert Gilroy ( age 18, killed September 15, 1977), John Mowery (age 19, killed September 25, 1977), Russell Nelson (age 21, killed October 17, 1977), Robert Winch (age 16, killed November 10, 1977), Tommy Boling (age 20, killed November 18, 1977), David Talsma (age 19, killed December 9, 1977), William Kindred ( age 19, killed February 16, 1978), Timothy O' Rourke (age 20, killed June 16–23, 1978), Frank Landingin (age 19, killed November 4, 1978), James Mazzara (age 21, killed November 24,
He made paintings of clowns and other figures, which sold for thousands of dollars. On May 10, 1994 after exhausting all of his appeals, the killer dubbed at the “killer clown”, was put to death by lethal
also known as the Killer Clown. He was an American Serial killer and rapist who sexually assaulted 33 teenage boys and young men between 1972 and 1978. He became known as the “Killer Clown” because of his charitable services at fundraising events. He goes to parades and children's parties. Where he would dress as "Pogo the Clown", a character he devised himself.
Lauren Monroe Wendy L. Eddy English 1213 Sec 311 17 February 2016 The Perpetrator John Wayne Gacy was a notorious serial killer in the United States, he was found guilty of murdering thirty-three boys and young men. He was most famously known as “Pogo the Clown” because he would attend children hospitals and parties for adolescence and entertain them. In later years after his murders, Gacy became known as the “Killer Clown” by people all over America. Gacy had been convicted of sexual assault in 1968 and was soon exposed of killing thirty-three boys, who he had buried the majority under his home, garage and yard.
To many, Pogo the Clown was a lovable character who would entertain the community. But, behind the face paint was John Wayne Gacy, an American rapist and murderer, who sexually assaulted and murdered at least thirty-three teenage boys between 1972 and 1978. By this time, the public’s perception of him would be forever changed and he earned the nickname the “Killer Clown”. This report will cover a brief background on John Wayne Gacy, facts of his case, what makes his crime notorious, the law was used in his case and the decision made by the court, the sentence he received, if I think the punishment was fair and the social consequences of his crime. Notorious serial killer, John Wayne Gacy, was born on the 17th March 1942 in Chicago Illinois and died on May 10th 1994 at age 52, at the Statesville Correctional Centre, Crest Hill, Illinois.
the victim was unidentified between fourteen and eighteen years old. Gacy strangled the boy and put the body in his closet after he had murdered him. He claimed that there was fluid that leaked out of the boy's body while it was in his closet that stained his carpet, he then took the body and buried it about fifteen feet from his barbecue pit in his backyard. Gacy was also known as the "Killer Clown". He stated that acting as a clown allowed him to get closer to children.
Later, he would be known as the “Killer Clown”. Gacy grew up in an abusive home. According to the article, “John Wayne Gacy, the Killer Clown”, “From age 4, Gacy was verbally and physically abused by his alcoholic father.” (Montaldo 2019.) That can make a person wonder if Gacy’s murders were instigated from his life growing up.
The Clown That Killed 3). The police also found three of Gacy’s employees were missing (John Wayne Gacy-- The Clown That Killed
Even though the immediate cause that drove Gacy to initially kill was witnessing a teenage boy holding a raised knife; his lust for power over young males and gratification in the act of murder intensified, he broke the hearts of every parent, relative, and friend of the deceased. Also, he completely betrayed his community by getting the adults and children to trust him as a fun-loving clown. Consequently, Gacy instilled immense fear in the Chicago community and any household that televised this horrific
John Wayne Gacy took coulrophobia, the fear of clowns, to a whole new level, burning the image as Pogo the Clown in citizen’s minds for decades, even after his rage came to an end. Gacy was a pedophile, and prayed on young males very much like the animalistic monster he was, taking over thirty people’s lives over a time span of only 3 brief years. John was not only a serial killer, but an enraged, infamous clown who still, to this day, lingers in the nightmares of citizens all throughout Illinois and Iowa, where is ruthless wrath was unveiled right before everyone's, including his own, very eyes. John’s early life was quite difficult compared to that of a “normal” child. He was born on March 17th, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois (Anderson 1).
John Wayne Gacy- The Clown That Killed John Gacy was born on March 17, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois. Gacy and his siblings grew up with a drunken father who would beat the children with a razor strap if even perceived to have misbehaved; the man also physically assaulted his mother too. Growing up, Gacy was a quiet boy who was never really popular, but was liked by his teachers, co-workers and friends. But a heart failure stopped him from playing with other children.
The people in Kemper County, Mississippi have had enough of the clown craze going on throughout the U.S. these past couple of weeks that the Board of Supervisors called for an “anti-clown ordinance” (White par. 2). The ordinance is to remain in progress until November 1st for the safety of the people on Halloween night and before that (White par. 3).
They also don’t have a red nose or big shoes, and the wig is replaced with a jester’s cowl. They both dress in bright colors such as yellow, purple, white, red, green, and pink. The jester usually performs before mighty kings and queens, and risking his life if he says the wrong thing. The jester can also be found entertaining guests
Jasmin Yeung (#25) December 5th, 2015 Transfiguration School Religion (8) Is the Attack on Christmas Real? When we think about Christmas, some think about the presents, the decorations, and the shopping. On the other hand, I believe that the view on Christmas isn’t real. Christmas is about spending time with our families, making happy memories and bringing joy to others, but people are attacking the true meaning of Christmas.
What is the most exciting thing to happen to a small town in Minnesota? Why, “Barlow's Great American Circus in its triumphal progress from state to state…” is coming to the town of Smyrna. The rustic area of western Minnesota is filling with excitement for this prodigious family event. The news traveled fast that the circus was coming to town throughout the minuscule population of fewer than 800 people. In the vast, grassy fields the enthusiasm built as the tents were being raised, the animals were arriving, and the trapezes being hung high above.
