John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise
Straight from the killer's mouth
The chilling story of one of the world’s most notorious serial killers told through the words of Gacy himself, those who were forever changed by his unspeakable deeds and those who believe that the full truth remains concealed to this day.
Seasons
1. The Trigger
Air Date: 2021-03-25
The disappearance of a teenage boy in Chicago sends investigators to the home of contractor John Wayne Gacy; a team of officers track his every move until a chance encounter leads to a horrifying discovery in the crawl space of Gacy's home.
2. Warning Signs
Air Date: 2021-03-25
An examination of Gacy's past reveals unsettling evidence that authorities knew he was a sexual predator; still, Gacy was able to evade law enforcement for more than a decade as he committed his deadly crimes.
3. Horrific Acts
Air Date: 2021-03-25
Gacy details his murders in a chilling confession as police uncover the scope of his crimes.
4. By Reason of Insanity
Air Date: 2021-03-25
The jury must decide between sending Gacy to a psychiatric facility or condemning him to a death sentence.
5. You Have to Dig
Air Date: 2021-03-25
A quick verdict doesn't end the story; the specter of more victims has investigators digging again.
6. It Never Ends
Air Date: 2021-03-25
Questions about the Gacy case linger 40 years later, as does the fallout from his terrible crimes.
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Rating
6.9/10
Release Date
2021-03-25
Episodes
6 (1 seasons)
Status
Ended
Cast
Videos
Production Companies
NBC News Studios
Witchcraft Motion Picture Company