Illinois teen in clown outfit charged with murder of 78-year-old man

Nation/WorldPublished: Aug. 07, 2026, 3:53 a.m.The 15-year-old teenager dressed as a clown, who is accused of stabbing a 78-year-old man to death, was charged with murder Thursday.Canva Stock ImageThe 15-year-old teenager dressed as a clown, who is accused of stabbing a 78-year-old man to death, was charged with murder

The suspect had “the intent to kill” John Wesley Allen, 78, who was stabbed Monday at a bus stop in East St. Louis, Illinois, officials said.