Killer Clown: John Wayne Gacy’s Double Life of Murder
About the book
"Killer Clown" tells the story of John Wayne Gacy and covers the shocking crimes that made him one of history's worst serial killers. The book is written by Terry Sullivan, who served as prosecutor in the case, together with journalist Peter Maiken.
John Wayne Gacy appeared, on the surface, to be the perfect neighbor - a successful contractor who dressed up as "Pogo" the clown to entertain children at hospitals and charity events. But behind the facade lurked a cold-blooded killer who, between 1972 and 1978, murdered at least 33 young men and boys.
Sullivan and Maiken give readers a unique look into the investigation and trial, drawing on firsthand sources and detailed research. The book describes Gacy's methods, his psychological profile, and the gradual unraveling of his crimes, which culminated in the discovery of bodies buried beneath his house in the Chicago suburb of Des Plaines.
"Killer Clown" offers a thorough examination of one of the most disturbing cases in criminal history. The book sheds light not only on the crimes themselves but also on the social conditions that allowed Gacy to operate undetected for years, as well as the intense police work that ultimately brought him to justice.
