What Makes a Killer

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 of the 33 victims were discovered buried in a crawl space directly below Gacy’s home.
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Original music by <a href="https://soundcloud.com/ben-krejci">Ben Krejci</a> and <a href="https://www.danielbirchmusic.com/">Daniel Birch</a>.
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A look into the life and crimes of the world’s most infamous serial killers. Featuring interviews with family members, forensic experts, law enforcement, and witnesses.

From John Wayne Gacy and Jeffrey Dahmer to the “Night Stalker” Richard Ramirez and the Butcher of Plainfield, Ed Gein and "Son of Sam" killer, David Berkowitz – What Makes a Killer explores how they became killers.