John (Jr) Hinckley
John Hinckley Jr. is known for his attempted assassination of U.S. President Ronald Reagan in 1981.
Attempted Criminal
May 29, 1955
Gemini
69
Ardmore, Oklahoma
John Warnock Hinckley Jr. is an American man known for his notorious assassination attempt on U.S. President Ronald Reagan in 1981. Struggling with depression and obsessive tendencies throughout his life, Hinckley developed a fixation on actress Jodie Foster. His most infamous act was the attempted assassination of President Reagan, which led to a trial where he was acquitted due to insanity. In 2021, he was released from court restrictions, and his mental stability continues to be evaluated.