Series synopsis
Conversations with a Killer: The John Wayne Gacy Tapes is an American documentary television series that premiered on Netflix on April 20, 2022. It ended on April 20, 2022. It was created by Joe Berlinger. It stars John Wayne Gacy, Sam Amirante, Greg Bedoe and Rafael Tovar.
He dined with the powerful. He preyed on the vulnerable. Beneath a smiling exterior was the horrifying darkness of a sadistic serial killer.
Premise
He dined with the powerful. He preyed on the vulnerable. Beneath a smiling exterior was the horrifying darkness of a sadistic serial killer.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- John Wayne Gacy as Self (archive footage)
- Sam Amirante as Self
- Greg Bedoe as Self
- Rafael Tovar as Self
- Mike Albrecht as Self
- Terry Sullivan as Self
- Steve Nemmers as Self
- William Kunkle as Self
Guest cast
- John Hinckley Jr. as Self (archive footage)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | April 20, 2022 | April 20, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Life of the Party John Wayne Gacy becomes a prime suspect in teen Robert Piest's disappearance. Previously unheard audio tapes reveal Gacy's thoughts and early days. |
April 20, 2022 |
| 2 |
A Nicely Kept Secret After a sprawling confession, Gacy starts acting erratically, forcing police to contend with both his behavior and a shifting investigation. |
April 20, 2022 |
| 3 |
Sane Enough As Gacy's lawyers try to mount an insanity defense, police attempt the daunting, emotional task of identifying — and honoring — each of his victims. |
April 20, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 20, 2022 |
| Last aired | April 20, 2022 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |