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1920 East Touhy Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois
Robert Piest worked at this pharmacy before disappearing in December 1978. The site later became a childcare property, unrelated to the historical case.
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John Wayne Gacy murdered 33 boys and young men in Illinois. The disappearance of Robert Piest in 1978 led investigators to Gacy’s home, where many victims had been buried beneath the house. His respectable public persona contrasted with the crimes uncovered during the search.
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