John Wayne Gacy, a notorious serial killer, was convicted of 33 counts of murder and sentenced to death in 1980.
However, not much is known about his family, which consists of two children from his first marriage and two stepdaughters from his second marriage.
Gacy gained notoriety not just for his heinous crimes, but also for his previous volunteer work as a clown for local parties and children’s hospitals, earning him the nickname “Killer Clown.”
His two children from his first marriage, Michael and Christine, have largely distanced themselves from the public eye, with reports suggesting that they may have changed their names to sever ties with their father.
Gacy’s sister, Karen, revealed in a 2010 interview with Oprah that she had attempted to reach out to her niece and nephew, only for the gifts she sent to be returned.
It is unclear what kind of relationship Gacy’s children had with him, but following his conviction and execution, they have sought to maintain a low profile. After Gacy’s first wife divorced him and took their children with her, their whereabouts have remained unknown.
Despite the lack of information about Gacy’s family, the legacy of his crimes continues to be a haunting reminder of the impact his actions had on the lives of his victims and their loved ones.
