John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise (2021)
"Straight from the killer's mouth."
Synopsis
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.
Creator
Rod Blackhurst, Alexa Danner, Tracy Ullman
Network
Peacock
Episodes
The Trigger
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.
Warning Signs
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.
Horrific Acts
Gacy details his murders in a chilling confession as police uncover the scope of his crimes.
By Reason of Insanity
The jury must decide between sending Gacy to a psychiatric facility or condemning him to a death sentence.
You Have to Dig
A quick verdict doesn't end the story; the specter of more victims has investigators digging again.
It Never Ends
Questions about the Gacy case linger 40 years later, as does the fallout from his terrible crimes.
Cast
Trailer
Details
Original Title
John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
6
Production
NBC News Studios, Witchcraft Motion Picture Company
