The John Wayne Gacy Murders: Life and Death in Chicago

John Wayne Gacy experiences a traumatizing childhood which continues into puberty when he realizes he is attracted to other males.

John Wayne Gacy's career in crime begins. After being sent to Anamosa Reformatory on a sodomy charge, Gacy refines his con artist techniques.

While beginning his contracting business and performing as a clown, Gacy perfects his killing techniques using handcuffs and a rope.

Believing that Gacy was involved in the teens' disappearance, Des Plaines P.D. places Gacy on 24-hour surveillance.

While Gacy confesses, investigators begin excavating his crawlspace and identifying the remains of the young boys murdered by Gacy.

Investigators finish the excavation of Gacy's crawlspace and discover there are more bodies on his property. Gacy's trial begins.

Becoming the first true serial killer celebrity, Gacy corresponds with thousands of people who send him letters.

The identification of Gacy's unknown victims is detailed. Theories in the Gacy case are presented as myths are debunked.