Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy

Show • 2025-2025 • 57m

Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy

Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy

From 1972-1978, thirty-three young men were kidnapped, murdered and buried in a crawl space beneath their killer's house. And no one was the wiser. Not for all those years. Why? He was charming and funny. Had a good, All-American job. Was a community leader. He even volunteered to entertain sick kids... while dressed as a clown.

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Status: Ended
Release: October 16, 2025 (1 year ago)
End: October 16, 2025 (1 year ago)
Seasons: 1 seasons • 8 episodes View seasons
Runtime: 57m
Rating: TV-MA
Language: English
Origins: United States
Tags: 1970s based on true story clown makeup crime detective drama history illinois investigation lawyer miniseries murder serial killer true crime
Companies: Littleton Road Productions, NBC News Studios
Networks: Peacock

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Season 18 eps • 2025–2025

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