John Wayne Gacy: Defending a Monster

John Wayne Gacy: Defending a Monster (2019)

July 25th, 20191h 30min

Documentary
70%

Overview

"Sam, could you do me a favor?" A seemingly simple request sparks the story that has now become part of America’s true crime hall of fame - the journey of a young lawyer, fresh from the Public Defender’s Office, whose first client in private practice turns out to be the most evil serial killer in our nation's history.


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