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Teen in clown costume arrested after 78-year-old found stabbed in East St. Louis

An Illinois teenager dressed as a clown and carrying a knife was arrested after a 78-year-old man was found stabbed to death on an East St. Louis street; police have not said whether the teen is a suspect.

Published Aug 5, 2026, 2:46 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

An Illinois teenager dressed as a clown and carrying a knife was arrested after a 78-year-old man was found stabbed to death on an East St. Louis street — but police haven’t said whether the teen is a suspect in the killing.