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Born March 17, 1942n, In Chicago Illinios.

Executed by lethal injection on May 10, 1994, at Stateville Correctional Center in Illinois

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Gacy maintained a respected public image.

He was a successful Building Contractor, active in community affairs, and even volunteered as a local democratic precinct captain.

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He frequently entertained at children's parties and charity events dressed as his alter ego, "POGO the clown"

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At least 33 young men and boys, primarly ranging in age from 14 to 21

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Gacy typically lured victims to his home with promises of jobs, money, or by using a ruse, sometimes involving "magic tricks" that required putting on handcuffs . He would then sexually assault and torture them before killing them , usually by strangulation or asphyxiation with a garrote

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Twenty-nine bodies were recovered from his home, most buried in the crawl space under the house. The remaining four bodies were discarded in "Des Planes River."

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The investigation into December 1978 disappearence of 15-years-old Robert Piest lead police to Gacy. After obtaining a search warrant, the gruesome discovery of bodies began

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The trial began in1980. Gacy pleaded innocent by reason of insanity, with defense phycologists diagnosing him with schizophrenia.

The prosecution successfully argued he was fully aware of his actions.

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Gacy was found guilty of all 33 murders and sentence to death