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Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy

Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy

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Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy

2025

1 Seasons

8 Episodes

7.4(65 votes)

Ended

Crime

Drama

Overview

When a teenager goes missing, it becomes clear that many young men and boys have disappeared at the hands of John Wayne Gacy, the prime suspect.

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NBC News Studios

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

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3 videos

Cast & Crew

6 members

Acting

Michael Chernus

John Wayne Gacy

Michael Chernus

Acting

Gabriel Luna

Det. Rafael Tovar

Gabriel Luna

Acting

James Badge Dale

Chief of Detectives Joe Kozenczak

James Badge Dale

Acting

Michael Angarano

Sam Amirante

Michael Angarano

Acting

Chris Sullivan

Lead Prosecutor Bill Kunkle

Chris Sullivan

Acting

Marin Ireland

Elizabeth Piest

Marin Ireland

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