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Research Paper On John Wayne Gacy

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Ted Bundy, Theodore Kaczynski, Jeffrey Dahmer, and John Wayne Gacy have something in common. They are all convicted serial killers. Since 1900, there have been 614 known serial killers in the United States. All have been convicted of at least three murders, however, they may be suspected of more (Fox, Levin & Quinet, 2012). John Wayne Gacy, also known as the Killer Clown, was convicted of killing 33 young men and teenage boys, in Chicago, Illinois, from 1972 to 1978. Gacy was born March 17, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois to John Wayne Gacy Sr. and Marian Elaine Robinson. He was the middle child and the only son. Gacy struggled in his relationship with his father (Sullivan & Maiken, 2000). There are many reports of Gacy's father being an alcoholic and …show more content…

The lethal injection was administered at the Statesville Correctional Center in Crest Hills, Illinois. His final meal was, a dozen deep fried shrimp, a bucket of original recipe chicken from KFC, a pound of fresh strawberries and French fries. His final words were “kiss my ass” (Cook County Circuit Court). I choose John Wayne Gacy for a couple of reasons. I did not know much on him and I wanted someone outside the Pacific Northwest. I read a lot of true crime books, so learning more about Gacy fascinated me. I also wanted someone who would have enough information available. I did not want to have someone that there was little information available. I did learn a lot about John Wayne Gacy. I believe choice theory is a great theory for this. Choice theory is where individuals choose to commit a crime, weighing the benefit versus the punishment. Then decided to do the crime or not to. The idea that we all have the choice of our actions. Gacy knew the consequences and still chose to kill. He was more worried about the spotlight and wanting attention, than going to jail. He did not want his reputation destroyed over being known as a

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