John Wayne Gacy explores the story of a serial killer known for his clown character, Pogo, and his inclination to murder young men and boys. It discusses Gacy's unassuming life as a man of his community, the lives and tragic deaths of his 33 victims, and the killer's eventual arrest and execution. Features include a glossary, a timeline, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.