How Did John Wayne Gacy Die
John Wayne Gacy was executed by lethal injection. He died on May 10, 1994, at Stateville Correctional Center in Crest Hill, Illinois. He was 52 years old.
Why Was John Wayne Gacy Executed
Gacy was convicted of murdering 33 young men and boys between 1972 and 1978. After a lengthy trial, he was sentenced to death. He spent more than 14 years on death row before his execution.
Where Is John Wayne Gacy Buried
Gacy was cremated after his execution. His ashes were placed in a niche at the Cook County Jail in Chicago, Illinois.
For more details, see the Illinois Department of Corrections page on Stateville Correctional Center Illinois Department of Corrections.
