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Conversations with a Killer: The John Wayne Gacy Tapes

Conversations with a Killer: The John Wayne Gacy Tapes

TV-MA2022•1h 0m•7.4/10
Documentary

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7.4/10(206)

He dined with the powerful. He preyed on the vulnerable. Beneath a smiling exterior was the horrifying darkness of a sadistic serial killer.

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Production

RadicalMedia, Third Eye Motion Picture Company, Mike Mathis Productions

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

April 20, 2022

Last Aired

April 20, 2022

Networks

Netflix

Created By

Joe Berlinger

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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
The Life of the Party
E1
The Life of the Party
Air date: 2022-04-20
John Wayne Gacy becomes a prime suspect in teen Robert Piest's disappearance. Previously unheard audio tapes reveal Gacy's thoughts and early days.
A Nicely Kept Secret
E2
A Nicely Kept Secret
Air date: 2022-04-20
After a sprawling confession, Gacy starts acting erratically, forcing police to contend with both his behavior and a shifting investigation.
Sane Enough
E3
Sane Enough
Air date: 2022-04-20
As Gacy's lawyers try to mount an insanity defense, police attempt the daunting, emotional task of identifying — and honoring — each of his victims.

Cast

John Wayne Gacy

John Wayne Gacy

Self (archive footage)

Sam Amirante

Self

Greg Bedoe

Self

Rafael Tovar

Self

Mike Albrecht

Self

Terry Sullivan

Self

Steve Nemmers

Self

William Kunkle

Self

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