John Wayne Gacy was one of the most prolific and horrific serial killers of all time. This week I tell Russ all about his early life and what events led to him creating this alter ego named Pogo the Clown and brutally murdering 33 teenage boys. It's a fascinating episode but not one for the faint of heart. Moral of this story... If a clown asks "do you wanna see a magic trick?" you have two choices, punch them in the face or RUN!
Pogo the Clown
The self portrait he painted while on death row
Gacy's last victim... Robert Peist
Press conference announcing Gacy's victim count
The crowds cheering on the day John Wayne Gary was executed
I just recently found y'all's podcast. I love the podcast and the banter between y'all. I am wondering where you did the research for the John Wayne Gacy podcast? I have listened to several podcasts about him and did some reading on him. Until your podcast I was under the impression he never committed a crime while in clown makeup/costume. Can you share where the information came from? I find it interesting finding new facts about different killers. I also like to do my own research and look over a podcasters research information. Thanks for any information you can pass my way. And keep up the great work on the podcast.
Michelle