Institutional Diet Log // Case Record
John Wayne Gacy
Analysis of the 1994 Stateville Correctional Center execution, serial homicide investigation, and final meal protocol.

📋 Forensic Case Profile Ledger
Subject:
John Wayne Gacy
Offense:
Serial Murder (33 counts)
Location:
Illinois, USA
Nationality:
American
Incident Date:
1972–1978
Penalty:
Capital Execution
Status:
EXECUTED (1994)

Subject Profile
John Wayne Gacy
1942–1994

Case Overview

John Wayne Gacy was one of the most prolific serial killers in American history, murdering at least 33 young men and boys between 1972 and 1978. Operating in the Chicago area, Gacy frequently performed as “Pogo the Clown” at local children’s parties, a dual identity that became central to his public notoriety.

After the discovery of multiple bodies buried in the crawlspace of his suburban home, Gacy was convicted and sentenced to death. He was executed by lethal injection at the Stateville Correctional Center on May 10, 1994.

FINAL ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION: LAST MEAL RECORD

Gacy’s final meal request was distinct due to his background as a former manager of three KFC restaurant franchises. He requested the following:

  • 12 deep-fried shrimp
  • A bucket of Original Recipe KFC fried chicken
  • French fries
  • A pound of fresh strawberries

Final Protocol Context

The choice of KFC was frequently noted by the media at the time, given Gacy’s prior employment within the fast-food industry. His execution marked a significant moment in the history of Illinois capital punishment, as it was the first execution in the state in over three decades.