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Murders A-Z is a collection of true crime stories that take an in-depth look at both little-known and infamous murders throughout history. Among American serial killers, John Wayne Gacy is the third most prolific, with only “Green River Killer” Gary Ridgway and Ted Bundy logging more victims. Between 1972 and 1978, he raped, tortured and murdered at least 33 teenage boys and young men, in ...Jul 3, 2019 · The evidence collected at Gacy's house included a high school ring for the class of 1975 with initials J.A.S., handcuffs, drugs and drug paraphernalia, two driver's licenses that were not issued to Gacy, child pornography, police badges, guns and ammunition, a switchblade, a piece of stained carpet, hair samples from Gacy's automobiles, store ... Apr 22, 2022 · Gacy reportedly killed at least 33 young boys and men. Twenty-six of his victims were found buried in the crawlspace beneath his house with several other victims buried elsewhere on his property. In December 1978, police discovered McCoy’s body, along with 32 others, buried at the home of Chicago-based serial killer John Wayne Gacy. McCoy was Gacy’s first victim. But it wasn’t until May 1986 that his remains were positively identified and authorities could finally notify his family.John Wayne Gacy dressed in a clown suit he wore as a children's entertainer. He was pronounced dead shortly before 1am on May 10. Chillingly, his final words were: “Kiss my ass.”. Almost 40 years later, there are six victims associated with Gacy who have yet to be identified, with survivors such as Jeffrey Rignall, who have bravely spoken ...My mom first met Gacy on December 11, 1978, a particularly cold evening in suburban Illinois. That night, my mom, then 17, and her friend and co-worker, Rob Piest, were working a shift at Nisson ...Pedro Lopez. One of the world’s most prolific serial killers might still be out there. Pedro Lopez is linked to more than 300 murders in his native Colombia and in Ecuador and Peru. At least one-third of those murders were tribal women. After Lopez’s arrest in 1980, police found the graves of more than 50 of his preteen victims.John Wayne Gacy as a child. / Wiki Commons 3. Gacy was probably a “Mama’s” boy. Because of the serious neglect and abuse he suffered from his father, John Stanley Gacy, an auto repair machinist, World War I veteran, and notorious alcoholic, the little john Wayne was drawn to his mother, Marion Elaine Robinson, and his two sisters.Gacy’s nice-guy persona masked something far more sinister. Once they were safely restrained — usually in a pair of handcuffs as he demonstrated a “trick” he learned as a clown — Gacy’s easy smile melted away, revealing a cold, growling predator who sexually assaulted his victims before strangling many of them with a knotted rope.John Wayne Gacy (March 17, 1942—May 10, 1994) was an American serial killer whose murders of 33 boys and young men in the 1970s received international media attention and shocked his suburban Chicago community, where he was known for his sociability and his performance as a clown at charitable events and childrens’ parties. All were killed in his suburban Norwood Park ranch house, most of them strangled or asphyxiated, and Gacy buried 26 of the bodies in the crawl space beneath his home.Oct 26, 2021 · Francis Wayne Alexander’s remains were found more than 40 years ago in the crawl space of infamous serial killer John Wayne Gacy’s home. For decades their identity was a mystery, but through ... John Wayne Gacy’s last words were “Kiss my ass,” according to reports. The Netflix drama mirrors real-live events as, during the execution scene in episode 10, Gacy is given the opportunity ...Oct 5, 2022 · John Wayne Gacy’s last words were “Kiss my ass,” according to reports. The Netflix drama mirrors real-live events as, during the execution scene in episode 10, Gacy is given the opportunity ... In December 1978, police discovered McCoy’s body, along with 32 others, buried at the home of Chicago-based serial killer John Wayne Gacy. McCoy was Gacy’s first victim. But it wasn’t until May 1986 that his remains were positively identified and authorities could finally notify his family.Biography – John Wayne Gacy. The New Yorker – Conversations with a Killer. Chicago Tribune – Timeline: Suburban Chicago Serial Killer John Wayne Gacy And The Efforts To Recover, Name His 33 Victims. History Channel – John Wayne Gacy Confesses To Dozens Of Murders. FOX 13 – John Wayne Gacy Property Where 33 Were Murdered Up For SaleDec 16, 2018 · 1 of 48. John Wayne Gacy is arrested on Dec. 21, 1978, at the Des Plaines Police Department. (Des Plaines Police Department) John Wayne Gacy murdered 33 young men and boys between 1972 and 1978 ... There may be even more victims Thirty-three victims were attributed to Gacy, but at one point, he told an investigator, “45 sounds like a good number.” That means there might be 12 other ...Apr 7, 2021 · There were so many different jurisdictions that Gacy overlapped with; there’s not one particular body of law enforcement that we can point to and say, “That was a total failure.” Pizza. Lobster. Hamburger. Spaghetti. Sushi. Crab Potatoes. While some of these stereotypical selections could be easily predicted, there were a handful of other items that some would categorize as peculiar for a last meal. Among them, Stouffer’s macaroni and cheese, kielbasa, crawfish étouffée, pop tarts, a quart of 20-year-old whiskey ... May 10, 2023 · They had been investigating the disappearance of 15-year-old Robert Piest, and Gacy inadvertently became the main suspect. After obtaining a search warrant and digging up Gacy’s home, 29 bodies were discovered, and four more were later found in nearby rivers. Gacy was arrested and charged with 33 counts of murder. During his trial, he ... Apr 22, 2022 · 26 bodies of Gacy’s victims were found underneath his house in the crawlspace, while three more were found in other locations at the property. Four were found in the Des Plaines River. May 10, 2023 · They had been investigating the disappearance of 15-year-old Robert Piest, and Gacy inadvertently became the main suspect. After obtaining a search warrant and digging up Gacy’s home, 29 bodies were discovered, and four more were later found in nearby rivers. Gacy was arrested and charged with 33 counts of murder. During his trial, he ... Gacy was eventually brought to trial on Feb. 6, 1980. The jury, selected from Rockford, convicted him of 33 murders after less than two hours of deliberations. He was executed on May 10, 1994.Murders A-Z is a collection of true crime stories that take an in-depth look at both little-known and infamous murders throughout history. Among American serial killers, John Wayne Gacy is the third most prolific, with only “Green River Killer” Gary Ridgway and Ted Bundy logging more victims. Between 1972 and 1978, he raped, tortured and murdered at least 33 teenage boys and young men, in ...On December 22, Gacy confessed to the murders and also admitted responsibility for the killings of four more victims whose bodies were discovered in a nearby river. At his trial in 1980, the killer was sentenced to death. In 1994, after a 14-year stretch on death row, Gacy was finally executed by lethal injection, per History.May 12, 2020 · John Wayne Gacy as a child. / Wiki Commons 3. Gacy was probably a “Mama’s” boy. Because of the serious neglect and abuse he suffered from his father, John Stanley Gacy, an auto repair machinist, World War I veteran, and notorious alcoholic, the little john Wayne was drawn to his mother, Marion Elaine Robinson, and his two sisters. Aug 5, 2017 · The police contacted Gacy, who denied ever speaking to the boy and offered to come down to the station later that day. At 3:20 a.m., Gacy, covered in mud, arrived at the police station, claiming he had been involved in a car accident. The police were convinced that Gacy was responsible for Piest’s disappearance. They checked Gacy’s record ... On December 22, Gacy confessed to the murders and also admitted responsibility for the killings of four more victims whose bodies were discovered in a nearby river. At his trial in 1980, the killer was sentenced to death. In 1994, after a 14-year stretch on death row, Gacy was finally executed by lethal injection, per History.Jun 10, 2022 · Over the years, Gacy filed many appeals, all of which were denied. Gacy sat on death row at Menard Correctional Center painting in his free time. Most of his paintings were of his clown alter-ego, Pogo. Gacy’s time was up on May 10,1994. Before he was executed by lethal injection, Gacy ate a final meal—a bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken. Pizza. Lobster. Hamburger. Spaghetti. Sushi. Crab Potatoes. While some of these stereotypical selections could be easily predicted, there were a handful of other items that some would categorize as peculiar for a last meal. Among them, Stouffer’s macaroni and cheese, kielbasa, crawfish étouffée, pop tarts, a quart of 20-year-old whiskey ...Oct 17, 2017 · Dahmer vs. Gacy is a poverty-budget horror-comedy trafficking in intentionally “offensive”humor and ludicrously exaggerated gore. DNA experiments bring both Milwaukee cannibal Jeffrey Dahmer (Ford Austin) and John Wayne Gacy (Randal Malone) back to life, and the notorious slayers erupt on the public anew in a battle to see who can be the ultimate gross-out murder monster. Two serial killers, Dean Corll and John Wayne Gacy, thousands of miles apart, brutally murdered over 60 teenage boys. The police said the murders were the work of these sole deranged killers, but for the first time we reveal that they were actually connected by a network of pedophiles which was partially financed by prominent members of American society. Oct 25, 2021 · Three other victims were found buried on Gacy's property and another four people whom Gacy admitted killing were found in waterways south of Chicago. In 2011, Dart's office exhumed the remains of ... May 12, 2020 · John Wayne Gacy as a child. / Wiki Commons 3. Gacy was probably a “Mama’s” boy. Because of the serious neglect and abuse he suffered from his father, John Stanley Gacy, an auto repair machinist, World War I veteran, and notorious alcoholic, the little john Wayne was drawn to his mother, Marion Elaine Robinson, and his two sisters. Nov 13, 2009 · In March 1980, Gacy was convicted of 33 sex-related murders, committed between 1972 and 1978, and given the death penalty. Gacy was born in Chicago on March 17, 1942. Gacy (also known as The Crawl Space) is a 2003 American crime horror thriller film written and directed by Clive Saunders, and co-written by David Birke. A direct-to-video release, it is based on the crimes of John Wayne Gacy, an American serial killer who raped, tortured, and murdered at least thirty-three men and boys in Chicago, Illinois during the 1970s. On December 22, Gacy confessed to the murders and also admitted responsibility for the killings of four more victims whose bodies were discovered in a nearby river. At his trial in 1980, the killer was sentenced to death. In 1994, after a 14-year stretch on death row, Gacy was finally executed by lethal injection, per History.All were killed in his suburban Norwood Park ranch house, most of them strangled or asphyxiated, and Gacy buried 26 of the bodies in the crawl space beneath his home.When Gacy grew up and began being charged with assault, there were many cases where he was examined for psychological problems. On September 3rd, Gacy was ordered to have a psychiatric evaluation where he was examined for seventeen days. The doctors concluded that Gacy had antisocial personality disorder (ASPD), and that treatment was unlikely ... Two serial killers, Dean Corll and John Wayne Gacy, thousands of miles apart, brutally murdered over 60 teenage boys. The police said the murders were the work of these sole deranged killers, but for the first time we reveal that they were actually connected by a network of pedophiles which was partially financed by prominent members of American society. GACY: THE IRREBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION THAT JURIES UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW JURY INSTRUCTIONS KIMBALL R. ANDERSON* AND BRUCE R. BRAUN** Both in life and death, John Wayne Gacy left a profound mark on the fabric of American life and the American legal system. The startling news of the former clown's thirty-four murders and their grisly and hor- Gacy. (film) Gacy (also known as The Crawl Space [1]) is a 2003 American crime horror thriller film written and directed by Clive Saunders, and co-written by David Birke. A direct-to-video release, it is based on the crimes of John Wayne Gacy, an American serial killer who raped, tortured, and murdered at least thirty-three men and boys in ...1 of 48. John Wayne Gacy is arrested on Dec. 21, 1978, at the Des Plaines Police Department. (Des Plaines Police Department) John Wayne Gacy murdered 33 young men and boys between 1972 and 1978 ...Jul 3, 2019 · The evidence collected at Gacy's house included a high school ring for the class of 1975 with initials J.A.S., handcuffs, drugs and drug paraphernalia, two driver's licenses that were not issued to Gacy, child pornography, police badges, guns and ammunition, a switchblade, a piece of stained carpet, hair samples from Gacy's automobiles, store ... John Wayne Gacy as a child. / Wiki Commons 3. Gacy was probably a “Mama’s” boy. Because of the serious neglect and abuse he suffered from his father, John Stanley Gacy, an auto repair machinist, World War I veteran, and notorious alcoholic, the little john Wayne was drawn to his mother, Marion Elaine Robinson, and his two sisters.In a hearing requested by the People concerning the 12 murders committed subsequent to the enactment of the death penalty provision of section 9-1 of the Criminal Code of 1961 (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, ch. 38, par. 9-1), the jury found that one or more of the factors set forth in section 9-1(d) existed, and found that there were no mitigating ... Pizza. Lobster. Hamburger. Spaghetti. Sushi. Crab Potatoes. While some of these stereotypical selections could be easily predicted, there were a handful of other items that some would categorize as peculiar for a last meal. Among them, Stouffer’s macaroni and cheese, kielbasa, crawfish étouffée, pop tarts, a quart of 20-year-old whiskey ...Jun 16, 2023 · John Wayne Gacy was a serial killer and rapist who murdered at least 33 teenage boys and young men in Cook County, Illinois, burying most under his house. Sometimes known as the “Killer Clown”... Apr 20, 2022 · Having restrained his victim, Gacy proceeded to rape and torture them before they were killed, typically by strangulation with rope. Police began to investigate Gacy following the disappearace of ... On May 10, 1994 — that’s fourteen years after he was sentenced to death — John Wayne Gacy was executed at the Stateville Correctional Center by means of lethal injection. His infamous last words were “kiss my ass.”. For more details on this notorious serial killer and sex offender’s last day on this earth, including his last ...Others, like serial killer John Wayne Gacy — whose final words were "Kiss my ass" — go for rebellious. While someone like Giles Corey goes for the badass legacy. While being crushed to death ...What were John Wayne Gacy's last words? John Wayne Gacy was executed by lethal injection on May 10, 1994. That was also the same day serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer was baptized in the Wisconsin prison where he was serving 15 consecutive life sentences. While strapped to the gurney that would ultimately be the last thing he felt before dying, Gacy ...Dec 17, 2020 · On May 10, 1994 — that’s fourteen years after he was sentenced to death — John Wayne Gacy was executed at the Stateville Correctional Center by means of lethal injection. His infamous last words were “kiss my ass.”. For more details on this notorious serial killer and sex offender’s last day on this earth, including his last ... Featured Image Credit: Alamy. John Wayne Gacy, the subject of Netflix's new true crime documentary, had a pretty hefty last meal before being executed on death row. Gacy, who was dubbed the 'Killer Clown', sexually assaulted and murdered at least 33 young men between 1972 and 1976 and has become Netflix's latest true crime docu-series ...John Wayne Gacy (March 17, 1942—May 10, 1994) was an American serial killer whose murders of 33 boys and young men in the 1970s received international media attention and shocked his suburban Chicago community, where he was known for his sociability and his performance as a clown at charitable events and childrens’ parties. John Wayne Gacy’s last words were “Kiss my ass,” according to reports. The Netflix drama mirrors real-live events as, during the execution scene in episode 10, Gacy is given the opportunity ...Two serial killers, Dean Corll and John Wayne Gacy, thousands of miles apart, brutally murdered over 60 teenage boys. The police said the murders were the work of these sole deranged killers, but for the first time we reveal that they were actually connected by a network of pedophiles which was partially financed by prominent members of American society.The crimes of one of the world's most notorious serial killers, John Wayne Gacy, is the focus of Netflix's latest true crime documentary series, Conversations With a Killer: The John Wayne Gacy Tapes.FILE - This 1978 file photo shows serial killer John Wayne Gacy, who was convicted of killing 33 young men and boys in the Chicago area in the 1970s and executed in 1994.Apr 20, 2022 · Gacy was a devoted member of the Waterloo Jaycees. ... In case you’re confused on what the Jaycees were or you’ve never heard of the organization, we’ve created a helpful guide below that ... Dahmer vs. Gacy is a poverty-budget horror-comedy trafficking in intentionally “offensive”humor and ludicrously exaggerated gore. DNA experiments bring both Milwaukee cannibal Jeffrey Dahmer (Ford Austin) and John Wayne Gacy (Randal Malone) back to life, and the notorious slayers erupt on the public anew in a battle to see who can be the ultimate gross-out murder monster.John Wayne Gacy was a notorious rapist and serial killer who is known to have murdered at least 33 people in the 1970s. Gacy lured his victims to his Northwood Park ranch in Cook County, Illinois ...John Wayne Gacy’s last words were “Kiss my ass,” according to reports. The Netflix drama mirrors real-live events as, during the execution scene in episode 10, Gacy is given the opportunity ...John Wayne Gacy, the “Killer Clown” Serial Killer. John Wayne Gacy was an American serial killer from Illinois, known for dressing up as a clown for special events, using the name “Patches” or “Pogo,” and came to be called “The Killer Clown.”. Gacy grew up in an abusive household, but had a close relationship with his mother and ...Gacy was eventually brought to trial on Feb. 6, 1980. The jury, selected from Rockford, convicted him of 33 murders after less than two hours of deliberations. He was executed on May 10, 1994.Just before falling asleep under the sedation, Gacy turned to the public gallery and told everyone to “kiss my ass”. He died at 12:58 AM on 10th May 1994. Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story is ...May 12, 2020 · John Wayne Gacy as a child. / Wiki Commons 3. Gacy was probably a “Mama’s” boy. Because of the serious neglect and abuse he suffered from his father, John Stanley Gacy, an auto repair machinist, World War I veteran, and notorious alcoholic, the little john Wayne was drawn to his mother, Marion Elaine Robinson, and his two sisters. Apr 20, 2022 · Gacy was a devoted member of the Waterloo Jaycees. ... In case you’re confused on what the Jaycees were or you’ve never heard of the organization, we’ve created a helpful guide below that ... The remains of both of them were among those subsequently discovered under Gacy's home. In December 1977 two young men accused Gacy of kidnapping and rape, but charges were not filed. Gacy Confesses. Following his arrest Gacy was questioned intensively by police, and on January 3, 1979 he confessed to the killing of Robert Piest and six others. Apr 20, 2022 · Gacy was a devoted member of the Waterloo Jaycees. ... In case you’re confused on what the Jaycees were or you’ve never heard of the organization, we’ve created a helpful guide below that ... Jan 30, 2023 · But he killed more than what was recovered there — additional bodies were located in the Des Plaines River, and even more were found buried elsewhere on Gacy's property. Altogether, Gacy confessed to murdering 33 young men and boys, not all of whom have been identified. Authorities believe he could be responsible for even more. In March 1980, Gacy was convicted of 33 sex-related murders, committed between 1972 and 1978, and given the death penalty. Gacy was born in Chicago on March 17, 1942.2. Gacy would snatch victims out of plain sight. Investigators first zoomed in on Gacy when a 15-year-old boy named Robert Piest from Des Plaines, Ill., went missing under unusual circumstances.Pizza. Lobster. Hamburger. Spaghetti. Sushi. Crab Potatoes. While some of these stereotypical selections could be easily predicted, there were a handful of other items that some would categorize as peculiar for a last meal. Among them, Stouffer’s macaroni and cheese, kielbasa, crawfish étouffée, pop tarts, a quart of 20-year-old whiskey ...Nov 13, 2009 · In March 1980, Gacy was convicted of 33 sex-related murders, committed between 1972 and 1978, and given the death penalty. Gacy was born in Chicago on March 17, 1942. Among American serial killers, John Wayne Gacy is the third most prolific, with only “Green River Killer” Gary Ridgway and Ted Bundy logging more victims. Between 1972 and 1978, he raped, tortured and murdered at least 33 teenage boys and young men, in most instances burying them in the crawl space beneath his home in the Chicago suburbs.The city at large had failed to notice the disappearance of dozens of young men and boys. But the last of those victims, a teenager named Robert Piest, changed everything. Piest’s disappearance ...
Gacy’s nice-guy persona masked something far more sinister. Once they were safely restrained — usually in a pair of handcuffs as he demonstrated a “trick” he learned as a clown — Gacy’s easy smile melted away, revealing a cold, growling predator who sexually assaulted his victims before strangling many of them with a knotted rope.. Microsoft bing search and earn
May 12, 2020 · John Wayne Gacy as a child. / Wiki Commons 3. Gacy was probably a “Mama’s” boy. Because of the serious neglect and abuse he suffered from his father, John Stanley Gacy, an auto repair machinist, World War I veteran, and notorious alcoholic, the little john Wayne was drawn to his mother, Marion Elaine Robinson, and his two sisters. In December 1978, police discovered McCoy’s body, along with 32 others, buried at the home of Chicago-based serial killer John Wayne Gacy. McCoy was Gacy’s first victim. But it wasn’t until May 1986 that his remains were positively identified and authorities could finally notify his family.Gacy, a restaurant manager and a father of two in Waterloo, Iowa, sees his family-man image shattered when two high school boys describe to authorities how he served them alcohol, forced them to...Sep 15, 2020 · In this December 1978 police photo of John Wayne Gacy, 37, after being held for questioning in connection with the discovery of five badly decomposed bodies. The bodies, believed to be of young people, were found in the crawl space of a home owned by Gacy. Gacy was later found guilty of the serial killings. (Photo: Bettmann/Getty Images) Print. That was the tough reality that Michael and Christine Gacy had to face when their father, the serial killer John Wayne Gacy, was convicted of killing 33 boys and men from the years 1972 to 1978, according to Biography, all while dressed in a clown suit and makeup. While most of the bodies of Gacy's victims were buried under his house, his two ...Oct 7, 2021 · In December 1978, police discovered McCoy’s body, along with 32 others, buried at the home of Chicago-based serial killer John Wayne Gacy. McCoy was Gacy’s first victim. But it wasn’t until May 1986 that his remains were positively identified and authorities could finally notify his family. That was the tough reality that Michael and Christine Gacy had to face when their father, the serial killer John Wayne Gacy, was convicted of killing 33 boys and men from the years 1972 to 1978, according to Biography, all while dressed in a clown suit and makeup. While most of the bodies of Gacy's victims were buried under his house, his two ...On December 22, Gacy confessed to the murders and also admitted responsibility for the killings of four more victims whose bodies were discovered in a nearby river. At his trial in 1980, the killer was sentenced to death. In 1994, after a 14-year stretch on death row, Gacy was finally executed by lethal injection, per History.John Wayne Gacy dressed in a clown suit he wore as a children's entertainer. He was pronounced dead shortly before 1am on May 10. Chillingly, his final words were: “Kiss my ass.”. Almost 40 years later, there are six victims associated with Gacy who have yet to be identified, with survivors such as Jeffrey Rignall, who have bravely spoken ...John Wayne Gacy, the “Killer Clown” Serial Killer. John Wayne Gacy was an American serial killer from Illinois, known for dressing up as a clown for special events, using the name “Patches” or “Pogo,” and came to be called “The Killer Clown.”. Gacy grew up in an abusive household, but had a close relationship with his mother and ...Apr 20, 2022 · Christine Gacy and her brother Michael were born the children of serial killer John Wayne Gacy — but luckily their mother divorced him after his sodomy conviction in 1968 and took them with her. At first glance, Christine Gacy’s early childhood looked perfectly normal. Born in 1967, she lived with her older brother and two parents. Two serial killers, Dean Corll and John Wayne Gacy, thousands of miles apart, brutally murdered over 60 teenage boys. The police said the murders were the work of these sole deranged killers, but for the first time we reveal that they were actually connected by a network of pedophiles which was partially financed by prominent members of American society. Serial killer John Wayne Gacy is back in the spotlight with the debut this week of a three-part series on Netflix, “Conversations with a Killer: The John Wayne Gacy Tapes.” The new show ...Apr 11, 2022 · John Wayne Gacy (March 17, 1942 – May 10, 1994) was an American serial killer who raped, tortured and murdered at least 33 teenage boys and young men between 1972 and 1978 in Cook County, Illinois, Chicago. Gacy's known murders were committed inside his Norwood Park ranch house. Sep 28, 2022 · What were John Wayne Gacy’s last words? Gary was sentenced to death on March 13 1980. The serial killer was then executed by lethal injection at Stateville Correctional Centre on May 10 1994. Oct 25, 2021 · Three other victims were found buried on Gacy's property and another four people whom Gacy admitted killing were found in waterways south of Chicago. In 2011, Dart's office exhumed the remains of ... However, 28 of Gacy's victims were identified, with all of them being between the ages of 14 and 21. According to Terry Sullivan and Peter T Maiken's Killer Clown: The John Wayne Gacy Murders ...Apr 7, 2021 · There were so many different jurisdictions that Gacy overlapped with; there’s not one particular body of law enforcement that we can point to and say, “That was a total failure.” Sep 15, 2020 · In this December 1978 police photo of John Wayne Gacy, 37, after being held for questioning in connection with the discovery of five badly decomposed bodies. The bodies, believed to be of young people, were found in the crawl space of a home owned by Gacy. Gacy was later found guilty of the serial killings. (Photo: Bettmann/Getty Images) Print. On May 10, 1994 — that’s fourteen years after he was sentenced to death — John Wayne Gacy was executed at the Stateville Correctional Center by means of lethal injection. His infamous last words were “kiss my ass.”. For more details on this notorious serial killer and sex offender’s last day on this earth, including his last ....