America's Killer Clown
Main body
Beginning in 1972, Chicago, Illinois native John Wayne Gacy killed 33 young males, burying most under his home. Although he usually lured his victims with the promise of construction work, he often dressed as his alter ego "Pogo the Clown" for parties. Rejecting his insanity defense, a jury found Gacy guilty in 1980, and he received 12 death penalty and 21 life sentences. He was executed by lethal injection on May 10, 1994.
Students
Test your knowledge of this case by taking a short quiz after watching the video.
Teachers
Visit our LiveBinder to view lesson plans, classroom resources, and current events related to the issues in this case.