Behind Gacy’s clown life a deadly secret emerges
An investigation reveals John Wayne Gacy Jr. led a double life amid public service, despite convictions for sodomy in 1968 and multiple disappearances of teenage boys. Investigators found at least 15 bodies buried at his northwest Chicago home, with more remains found elsewhere.
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City GOP chief tied to no bid jobs
Robert T. Bennett, vice chairman of the Cuyahoga County Republican Party, runs a bookkeeping firm paid 160000 by Ohio Refuse, while Ohio Refuse has financial ties to Mt. Mystery Inc. linked to Hughes. Judge Salvatore A. Zingale reportedly failed to disclose Mt. Mystery stock, with 1300 acres of timberland in New Hampshire ski country owned by the firm. Ohio Refuse won its first city contract in 1976 for trash disposal without bids.
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Eight more bodies found under Gacy home total 17
CHICAGO UPI Eight more bodies were found beneath John Wayne Gacy s home and garage bringing the total to 17. A body found last month in Des Plaines River could raise the total to 18 linking to Gacy. Authorities say he may have killed up to 42 boys and young men.
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Refugees swim attempt near Hong Kong after freighter standoff
Vietnamese refugees aboard the Huey Fong jammed off Hong Kong's coast attempt to swim ashore as authorities rescue and return them. The Philippines appeals to 20 nations to accept another boatload while Hong Kong says the camps are overflowing. One death reported amid food and medical aid deliveries and a heart attack.
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Gacy Tried Suicide in Cook County Hospital
John W. Gacy Jr., linked to the slayings of 32 people, reportedly attempted death by his own action while in Cook County Jail’s Cermak Hospital. The attempt occurred Saturday, according to sources cited by the Chicago Sun-Times.
Gacy sues over loss of reputation in police probes
John Wayne Gacy, a 36 year old builder later charged with murder, filed a 750000 damage suit in US District Court alleging Des Plaines police and Illinois agents caused severe mental anguish and loss of reputation in the community through investigations surrounding his case.
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Stolen Cezanne Paintings Headed for Collectors Abroad
The Art Institute of Chicago reported the $3 million Cezanne theft as the museum’s second art heist in 10 days. Three works were taken from a locked storage area and are believed destined for wealthy private buyers in foreign countries. FBI and city police investigate. no link yet to a separate $1 million Rembrandt theft in San Francisco.
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Ohio News in Brief Highlights Local Crimes and Civic Moves
Ohio man charged in Monroe County murder case after state cases in West Virginia. Cincinnati appeals court upholds private school expulsion over pie-throwing plan. DeBartolo offers to back Cleveland bank loans to end default. Ohio payrolls rise 10 percent in November, 9 percent year to date. Cincinnati marks 190th birthday amid talk of Cleveland’s fiscal issues. Cleveland teachers sustain holiday make-up classes during a strike aftermath.
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Kucinich family woes mount as bankruptcy filing hits uncle
Mayor Dennis Kucinich faces fresh turmoil as his uncle George Kucinich, a city investigator, files voluntary bankruptcy with assets of 150 dollars against debts of 17 thousand. A Parma woman sues Sandy Kucinich for 400 dollars over unpaid work on a canceled Christmas parade, and the mayor's brother Perry, 28, is arrested on suspicion of bank robbery.
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