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John Wayne Gacy
American serial killer (1942–1994).
Born March 17th, 1942 in Edgewater.
Died May 10th, 1994 at 52 years old in Stateville Correctional Center (lethal injection).
Joan Crawford
American actress (1908–1977).
Born March 23rd, 1906 in San Antonio.
Died May 10th, 1977 at 71 years old in New York City (pancreatic cancer, myocardial infarction).
Carroll Shelby
American automotive designer, racing driver, and entrepreneur (1923-2012).
Born January 11th, 1923 in Leesburg.
Died May 10th, 2012 at 89 years old in Dallas. [ref]
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The boundaries which divide Life from Death are at best shadowy and vague. Who shall say where the one ends, and where the other begins? Edgar Allan Poe
