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John Gacy, once seen as a model citizen and hospital volunteer, concealed his brutal predatory nature behind a clown persona that entertained children in his Chicago suburb. The investigation, led by prosecutor Terry Sullivan, began after a teenage boy vanished before Christmas in 1978. Sullivan’s account follows the forensic uncovering of twenty‑nine hidden bodies in Gacy’s crawlspace and four more in a local river, revealing the depth of the murders. The narrative offers an intimate look into a high‑profile serial‑murder investigation and its courtroom battles.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Terry Sullivan
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