Notorious serial killer John Wayne Gacy’s gruesome crimes are set to be portrayed in a new scripted series.
The latest addition to numerous movies and TV series about Gacy, streaming giant Peacock is developing a new show based on their 2021 documentary, John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise.
What were John Wayne Gacy’s final words?
John Wayne Gacy, sentenced to death in 1980, was imprisoned at the Menard Correctional Center. On May 9, 1994, he was transferred to Stateville Correctional Center and executed by lethal injection.
Gacy’s last recorded words were “Kiss my ass”, directed towards a prison official. After his death, Gacy’s brain was removed for study, while his body was cremated and reportedly given to his family.
What was John Wayne Gacy convicted of?
John Wayne Gacy had a history of criminal convictions, including sexual assault, sodomy, and taking indecent liberties with a child.
He was convicted of a horrific series of crimes against young men and boys, and in 1980, following a trial, he was found guilty of 33 charges of murder and sentenced to death for each one.
What is the new John Wayne Gacy show?
Drawing from past true-crime TV series, streaming giant Peacock plans the release of its limited scripted series, John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise.
The show will explore the haunting story of Gacy’s crimes, as well as the community’s failed attempts to stop his reign of terror. Despite some criticisms, the true-crime drama is guaranteed to be an engaging watch.
