John Wayne Gacy
Born
John Wayne Gacy Jr.

(1942-03-17)March 17, 1942
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedMay 10, 1994(1994-05-10) (aged 52)
Stateville Correctional Center, Crest Hill, Illinois, U.S.
Cause of deathExecution by lethal injection
Other namesThe Killer Clown
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight230 lb (104 kg)
Spouse(s)
Marlynn Myers
(m. 1964; div. 1969)

Carole Hoff
(m. 1972; div. 1976)
Children2
Conviction(s)
  • 1 count of sodomy
  • 33 counts of murder
  • 1 count of sexual assault
  • 1 count of indecent liberties with a child
(March 12, 1980)
Criminal penaltyDeath (12 counts; March 13, 1980)
Life imprisonment (21 consecutive counts)