Series synopsis
John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise is an American documentary crime television series that premiered on Peacock on March 25, 2021. It ended on March 25, 2021. It stars Terry Sullivan.
The chilling story of one of the world’s most notorious serial killers told through the words of Gacy himself, those who were forever changed by his unspeakable deeds and those who believe that the full truth remains concealed to this day.
Premise
The chilling story of one of the world’s most notorious serial killers told through the words of Gacy himself, those who were forever changed by his unspeakable deeds and those who believe that the full truth remains concealed to this day.
Premise: Straight from the killer's mouth.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Terry Sullivan as Self - Fmr. Prosecutor, Cook County, IL
Guest cast
- Craig Bowley as Self - John Gacy Prison Correspondent
- Jay Levine as Self - Ret. News Anchor & Chief Correspondent
- Joseph Kozenczak as Self - Fmr. Des Plaines Police Chief
- David Hachmeister as Self - Ret. Des Plaines Police Officer
- Anthony Antonucci as Self - Former Gacy Employee
- Rafael Tovar as Self - Ret. Des Plaines Police Detective
- Lawrence Finder as Self - Fmr. Prosecutor, Cook County, IL
- Michael Albrecht as Self - Ret. Des Plaines Police Officer
- Karen Kuzma as Self - John Gacy's Sister
- David Dutton as Self - Fmr. Prosecutor, Black Hawk County, IA
- William Kunkle as Self - Fmr. Chief Prosecutor, Cook County, IL
- Ray Cornell as Self - John Gacy's Former Friend
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | March 25, 2021 | March 25, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Trigger The disappearance of a teenage boy in Chicago sends investigators 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. |
March 25, 2021 |
| 2 |
Warning Signs An examination of Gacy's past reveals unsettling evidence that authorities 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. |
March 25, 2021 |
| 3 |
Horrific Acts Gacy details his murders in a chilling confession as police uncover the scope of his crimes. |
March 25, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Peacock |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 25, 2021 |
| Last aired | March 25, 2021 |
| Status | ended |