In May of 1994 forty pieces art created by the prolific serial killer, John Wayne Gacy, were set to be put up for auction. 200 potential buyers showed up, but by the end of the auction, over half the pieces were purchased by one man. Joe Roth spent nearly $20,000 to nab as much of Gacy’s artwork as possible. The successful businessman was taunted by people who showed up to protest the auction, however he remained undeterred as he made his bids. Gacy’s artwork was not destined to end up in Roth’s personal collection. He was going to burn them.
Roth contacted family members of Gacy’s victims to invite them to a special event. They gathered together in Napperville, Illinois and started up a bonfire. The crowd cheered as loved ones tossed the artwork into the flames. The first photograph features Harold Piest. His fifteen-year-old son, Rob, was the last victim. Kari Cahoon, shown in the third picture, is the sister of Richard “Rick” Johnston. Rick was only seventeen-years-old when he was murdered.
Got to spend the afternoon picnicking, social distancing style, with two of my favs. We haven’t gotten to see one another since January, and we finally took The Usual to an unusual place for us. We’ve migrated from the hibachi grills to the wilderness. (at Cox Arboretum MetroPark) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEx3VgXBzrh/?igshid=1pl18q169ftc8
As I lay down and think about things/reflect, I really miss this trip/moment/people. The whole trip was a positive vibe, coming together, confidently, during everything going on… Accepting one another, loving one another, vibing off one another. It was everything. We all went home healthy, confirmed. And we all still look to the day we can repeat the week we spent. Love this crew. Take me back. (at Jackson, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CD7wzUPh7q5/?igshid=kflmi1toucyg
Second day on the Lyra a few days ago, I was working on my strength and some previous and new moves. Thanks to my best, @sage_the_aerial , here is the mermaid. Working on becoming a fit king again. Sprinkled with grace. #Lyra #lyrahoop #lyrahooptraining #lyrahooptricks #hoop #strength #mermaid https://www.instagram.com/p/CBuY-G5D6Xg/?igshid=elsh2222mrax
