To Catch a Killer

To Catch a Killer

Loving father. Pillar of society. Mass murderer. Only one man could stop him.

1992•7.3/10

DramaCrime

Ratings

🎬TMDb

7.3/10(3)

The true gruesome story of John Wayne Gacy - a good friend and helpful neighbour, a great child entertainer, a respectful businessman, and a violent serial killer who raped and murdered over 30 young boys.

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Production

Creative Entertainment Group, Libra Pictures, Telestories Entertainment Inc.

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

January 5, 1992

Last Aired

January 6, 1992

Networks

CTV

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

E1

Part 1

Air date: 1992-01-05

Detective Joe Kozenczak begins a grisly cat-and-mouse game with Chicago building contractor John Wayne Gacy, a pillar of the community and tireless charity worker, who is connected with the latest disappearance.

E2

Part 2

Air date: 1992-01-06

Detective Joe Kozenczak is under pressure from community leaders and his superiors to close down the investigation of suspect John Wayne Gacy.

Cast

Martin Julien

Martin Julien

Koslo

Margot Kidder

Margot Kidder

Rachel Grayson

Meg Foster

Meg Foster

Attorney Carlson

Michael Riley

Michael Riley

Joe Kozenczak

Scott Hylands

Scott Hylands

Paxton

Brian Dennehy

Brian Dennehy

John Wayne Gacy

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