Conversations with a Killer: The John Wayne Gacy Tapes

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

Documentary

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

Documentary

Created By: Joe Berlinger
First Aired on: Apr 20, 2022
Popularity: 11.0721: 179 votes
Networks
Production: RadicalMedia (US)Third Eye Motion Picture Company (US)Mike Mathis Productions (US)
Status: Ended: Show Ended

Total 1 seasons, 3 episodes

Never-before-heard audio from the interrogation of serial killer John Wayne Gacy threads through this chilling look at his 1970s murder spree.

Aired 3 years ago

3 Episodes

Episode 1The Life of the Party65 min
John Wayne Gacy becomes a prime suspect in teen Robert Piest's disappearance. Previously unheard audio tapes reveal Gacy's thoughts and early days.
Episode 2A Nicely Kept Secret60 min
After a sprawling confession, Gacy starts acting erratically, forcing police to contend with both his behavior and a shifting investigation.
Episode 3Sane Enough60 min
As Gacy's lawyers try to mount an insanity defense, police attempt the daunting, emotional task of identifying — and honoring — each of his victims.