Sam Stapleton was 14 when he was murdered on May 14, 1976, in Norwood Park Township, Cook County, Illinois. He was one of the victims found buried in the crawl space of John Wayne Gacy’s home and was cataloged by investigators as Body #6.

Sam was last seen walking home from his sister’s apartment in the company of 15-year-old Randall Reffett; investigators believe both boys were killed that same evening and their remains were later recovered together. Gacy lured victims to his house and subjected them to sexual assault and torture before killing them.

Gacy was arrested on December 21, 1978; his arrest led to the discovery of numerous victims on his property and in nearby rivers. If anyone knew Sam, saw him on May 14, 1976, or has information about his movements that night, please come forward.