Who was John Wayne Gacy?
Q: Who was John Wayne Gacy?
A: John Wayne Gacy, Jr. was an American serial killer and rapist who is confirmed to have killed 33 young men and teenage boys in a brutal way.
Q: How did Gacy become known as the "Killer Clown"?
A: Gacy became known as the "Killer Clown" because he would dress up as a clown for fundraising events and parades.
Q: What were the charges against him?
A: Gacy was convicted of 33 murders, as well as sex crimes, committed between 1972 and 1978.
Q: What punishment did he receive?
A: He was given the death penalty for his crimes.
Q: How was he executed?
A: He was executed by lethal injection on May 10, 1994. His execution was filmed; his last words were, "kiss my ass".
Q: Did he use a gun for any of his crimes?
A: No, Gacy did not use a gun for any of his crimes.
Q: Did Gacy observe Last Rites prior to his execution?
A: Yes, immediately prior to his execution, Gacy observed the Last Rites with a Catholic priest; he had converted to the Catholic Church.
