In this chilling installment of The Crime Chronicles, I unearth the disturbing double life of John Wayne Gacy — the suburban contractor, community volunteer, and party clown who became one of America’s most prolific serial killers. From his seemingly normal facade to the horrifying discovery beneath his home, this episode traces the investigation that exposed Gacy’s crimes, the trial that followed, and the legacy of fear and heartbreak left behind.

I explore how Gacy evaded suspicion for years, the systemic failures that allowed it, and the emotional toll on victims’ families. With signature depth and empathy, this episode asks: how do we recognize evil when it wears a smile?