John Wayne Gacy, or the “Killer Clown,” was named the worst serial killer in the United States after he murdered 33 teenage boys in the 1970s. Gacy lived a contradicting life as a celebrated community member, who then used his reputation to pursue secret, violent interests. We look into Gacy’s crimes and how the abuse from his father and his own feelings of ... Show More
Jul 13
Hellish Nell, the Last Witch of Scotland
To some, Helen Duncan is a powerful medium who bridges the realms of the living and the dead. To others, she's a dangerous con artist blending deception and stolen top-secret information to prey on the grieving and the gullible. Try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE at https://ziprecruiter.c ... Show More
29m 19s
Jul 6
The Dread Pirate Roberts and the Silk Road: Anatomy of a Darknet Killer
A libertarian idealist known only as “The Dread Pirate Roberts” builds the Silk Road—an anonymous online black market that explodes into a billion-dollar empire—until the digital kingpin is unmasked, revealing how one man’s dream of radical freedom spiraled into crime, paranoia, ... Show More
42m 8s
Aug 2025
The Serial Killer Clown: John Wayne Gacy
In this episode, we take a look at the disturbing case of John Wayne Gacy, one of America's most notorious serial killers. Known as the "Killer Clown," Gacy was responsible for the deaths of over 30 young men and boys during the 1970s. We cover the key facts, timeline, and how he ... Show More
39m 43s
Jul 2022
102 - John Wayne Gacy: The Demonic Killer Clown
John Wayne Gacy was many things - an abused son, a husband, and father, an honored member of the United States Junior Chamber, and a respected businessman. But behind his charming facade, John Gacy was also responsible for the rape, torture, and murder of 33 young men. In this ep ... Show More
3h 19m
Nov 2019
S1 Ep2: John Wayne Gacy, The Killer Clown
A local businessman, socialite, and Democratic precinct captain, known to spend his weekends entertaining children as a clown -- but over the course of six years, John Wayne Gacy kidnapped, tortured, and brutally murdered 33 young men and boys in and around Chicago, Illinois. 27 ... Show More
49m 51s