John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise

2021

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6 episodes
Documentary

Six-part docuseries on one of America's most notorious killers previously thought to be a well-respected neighbour in his community who... More

Six-part docuseries on one of America's most notorious killers previously thought to be a well-respected neighbour in his community who often dressed up as a clown to entertain children.

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Where to watch John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise

John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise is available to stream... More in New Zealand now on TVNZ+.

John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise episodes

The Trigger

The disappearance of a teenage boy in Chicago sends investigators... More 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... More 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... More uncover the scope of his crimes.

By Reason of Insanity

The jury must decide between sending Gacy to a psychiatric... More facility or condemning him to a death sentence.

You Have to Dig

A quick verdict doesn't end the story; the specter of... More more victims has investigators digging again.

It Never Ends

Questions about the Gacy case linger 40 years later, as... More does the fallout from his terrible crimes.

John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise | Ratings & Reviews

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"Where the series falls short is that, in its attempts to be a definitive account, its interrogation of the Gacy case gets caught up with the myth it’s debunking."

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A.V. Club

"The interview with Gacy is what makes John Wayne Gacy: Devil In Disguise so fascinating; it certainly paints a different picture of him than what viewers are likely used to..."

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Decider

"Arguably the most comprehensive and fascinating — and yes, disturbing and sometimes macabre — telling of one of the darkest chapters in Chicago and American history."

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