John Wayne Gacy: Defending a Monster (2019)
• July 25th, 2019 • 1h 30min
Documentary
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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