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Conversations with a Killer: The John Wayne Gacy Tapes S1E1 — The Life of the Party

7.3

Conversations with a Killer: The John Wayne Gacy Tapes•Season 1•Episode 1

The Life of the Party

7.3/10 · 743 votesApr 20, 202265 min

Ranked #3 of 3 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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John Wayne Gacy becomes a prime suspect in teen Robert Piest's disappearance. Previously unheard audio tapes reveal Gacy's thoughts and early days.

Directed byJoe Berlinger

Next episodeE2 · A Nicely Kept Secret

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Season 1 Episodes3

E1 7.3Now viewing

The Life of the Party

E2 7.4

A Nicely Kept Secret

E3 7.5

Sane Enough

Cast8

John Wayne Gacy

Self (archive footage)

Sam Amirante

Self

Greg Bedoe

Self

Rafael Tovar

Self

Mike Albrecht

Self

Terry Sullivan

Self

Steve Nemmers

Self

William Kunkle

Self

Crew1

Joe Berlinger

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Life of the Party" is episode 1 of Conversations with a Killer: The John Wayne Gacy Tapes season 1. It scored 7.3/10 from 743 votes, ranking #3 of 3 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Joe Berlinger, it aired on April 20, 2022.

Next: E2 · A Nicely Kept Secret Best of Season 1