A Deadly Intersection of Age and Anarchy The senseless stabbing of 78 year old John Wesley Allen in East St. Louis, Illinois, by a 15 year old boy in a clown costume has left many reeling.
Details are emerging about the victim's life and mannerisms, which highlight the unsettling intersection of age and anarchy that led to this tragic event.
On his daily bus route, Allen would often surprise his older sister with unannounced visits, catching public transportation to her doorstep.