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A Short History of ”Killer Clown” John Wayne Gacy
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A Short History of ”Killer Clown” John Wayne Gacy

John Wayne Gacy, also known as the “Killer Clown,” murdered 33 young men and buried the bodies under his house.

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Famous Cases Explained - Season 1

  • A Short History of Charles Manson
    1:57
    S1 - E1
    A Short History of Charles Manson
  • The Casey Anthony Case, Explained
    1:33
    S1 - E2
    The Casey Anthony Case, Explained
  • The Gianni Versace Case, Explained
    1:20
    S1 - E3
    The Gianni Versace Case, Explained
  • The Larry Nassar Case, Explained
    1:59
    S1 - E4
    The Larry Nassar Case, Explained
  • The Jodi Arias Case, Explained
    2:39
    S1 - E5
    The Jodi Arias Case, Explained
  • Robert Chambers Jr. "The Preppy Killer," Explained
    1:50
    S1 - E6
    Robert Chambers Jr. "The Preppy Killer," Explained
  • The Zodiac Killer Case, Explained
    3:11
    S1 - E7
    The Zodiac Killer Case, Explained
  • A Short History Of Robert Durst
    3:09
    S1 - E8
    A Short History Of Robert Durst
  • Golden State Killer Suspect Arrested
    2:13
    S1 - E9
    Golden State Killer Suspect Arrested
  • The Michael Peterson Case, Explained
    3:24
    S1 - E10
    The Michael Peterson Case, Explained
  • The Scott Peterson Case, Explained
    3:17
    S1 - E11
    The Scott Peterson Case, Explained
  • A Short History of ”Killer Clown” John Wayne Gacy
    3:16
    S1 - E12
    A Short History of ”Killer Clown” John Wayne Gacy
  • The Teresa Halbach Murder Case, Explained
    3:32
    S1 - E13
    The Teresa Halbach Murder Case, Explained
  • The Gypsy Rose Blanchard Case, Explained
    2:30
    S1 - E14
    The Gypsy Rose Blanchard Case, Explained
  • The Adnan Syed Case, Explained
    2:03
    S1 - E15
    The Adnan Syed Case, Explained
  • The Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes Case, Explained
    3:06
    S1 - E16
    The Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes Case, Explained
  • A Short History of Bonnie and Clyde
    3:35
    Digital Series
    A Short History of Bonnie and Clyde

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  • LIVESTREAM CRIMES: Murder, Mayhem and Social Media
    7:52
    Dark Web Exposed
    LIVESTREAM CRIMES: Murder, Mayhem and Social Media
  • 3 Teacher/Student Sex Scandals
    1:39
    Crime News
    3 Teacher/Student Sex Scandals
  • Killer Couples: Nick Godejohn Spent 'Magical' Days With Gypsy Rose Before The Murder
    1:51
    Snapped: Killer Couples
    Killer Couples: Nick Godejohn Spent 'Magical' Days With Gypsy Rose Before The Murder
  • Luka Magnotta and the Murder of Jun Lin
    3:03
    Crime News
    Luka Magnotta and the Murder of Jun Lin
  • The Different Sides of Nicholas Godejohn
    2:28
    Snapped: Killer Couples
    The Different Sides of Nicholas Godejohn
  • BGC Atlanta: Top 8 Bad Girls Club Hook-Ups
    2:36
    BGC Atlanta: Top 8 Bad Girls Club Hook-Ups
  • A First Look at the Dave Kroupa Love Triangle Case
    1:32
    Dateline: Secrets Uncovered
    A First Look at the Dave Kroupa Love Triangle Case
  • Shanae Wesley Stole the Show
    0:58
    Murdered by Morning
    Shanae Wesley Stole the Show
  • Police Respond to the Scene of Jay Hinton's Murder
    1:38
    Mark of a Serial Killer
    Police Respond to the Scene of Jay Hinton's Murder
  • An Exclusive First Look into the Murder Case of Ernest Luttrell
    5:14
    Mastermind Of Murder
    An Exclusive First Look into the Murder Case of Ernest Luttrell
  • Lindsay's Murder Was A 'Wake-Up Call' For Police In New Orleans
    2:35
    Murdered by Morning
    Lindsay's Murder Was A 'Wake-Up Call' For Police In New Orleans
  • “Bizzare Markings” Found at Juanita Wofford’s Home
    1:12
    Snapped
    “Bizzare Markings” Found at Juanita Wofford’s Home
  • Family of Betty Gore Was Shocked How Long It Took for Guilty Verdict
    4:22
    Snapped
    Family of Betty Gore Was Shocked How Long It Took for Guilty Verdict
  • Marc Schiller Recounts His Abduction By A Violent Gang
    0:59
    Florida Man Murders
    Marc Schiller Recounts His Abduction By A Violent Gang
  • Survivor Lisa McVey Opens Up About Bobby Joe Long Attack
    3:02
    Mark of a Serial Killer
    Survivor Lisa McVey Opens Up About Bobby Joe Long Attack
  • Cold Justice Bonus: The Suicide of Jody Schniederjan (Season 5, Episode 18)
    1:45
    Cold Justice
    Cold Justice Bonus: The Suicide of Jody Schniederjan (Season 5, Episode 18)
  • Detective Amanda Clemons and Victim's Brother Share an Emotional Moment
    1:17
    Exhumed: Killer Revealed
    Detective Amanda Clemons and Victim's Brother Share an Emotional Moment
  • What Happened to Cari Farver?
    2:18
    Dateline: Secrets Uncovered
    What Happened to Cari Farver?

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