The John Wayne Gacy Murders: Life and Death in Chicago

Season 1

A comprehensive, chronological and historical documentary series on the entire life and crimes of the infamous serial killer, John Wayne Gacy.

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8 Episodes

Childhood
E1
ChildhoodJohn Wayne Gacy has a troubled childhood of abuse. In puberty, Gacy comes to the realizes his attraction to other males. Acting upon his dark desires, Gacy works for a funeral home in Las Vegas. After moving to Springfield, Gacy marries.
Waterloo
E2
WaterlooJohn Wayne Gacy's career of crime begins in Waterloo, Iowa. After being sent to Anamosa Reformatory on a sodomy charge, Gacy refines his con artist techniques. When released early, Gacy buys a house with a crawlspace.
Hunting
E3
HuntingWhile beginning his contracting business and performing as a clown, Gacy perfects his killing techniques using handcuffs and a rope. As one of his victims turns the tables on Gacy, the Chicago police follow up on complaints about Gacy.
Closing In
E4
Closing InGacy releases two victims who go to the police. As his killing spree continues, Gacy picks up a teenager in Des Plaines. Believing that Gacy was involved in the teens disappearance, Des Plaines P.D. places Gacy on 24 hour surveillance.
Cemetary
E5
CemetaryWhile Gacy confesses, investigators begin excavating his crawlspace and identifying the remains of the young boys murdered by Gacy. A map of his crawlspace, his "cemetery", is drawn by Gacy for investigators searching for remains.
Legalities
E6
LegalitiesInvestigators finish the excavation of Gacy's crawlspace and discover there are more bodies on his property. Gacy's trial begins amid rampant homophobia. Bill Kunkle describes his epic closing argument to the jury.
Celebrity
E7
CelebrityBecoming the first true serial killer celebrity, Gacy writes back to people sending him letters and also begins painting and selling his offensive art. Brian Dennehy discusses his role in "To Catch a Killer". Gacy's execution date is set.
Aftermath
E8
AftermathThe identification of Gacy's unknown victims is detailed. Theories in the Gacy case are presented as myths are debunked. Gacy's killer clown persona has influenced pop culture through movies and ephemera.