About this episode

This episode features Karen Conti discussing her experiences defending notorious serial killer John Wayne Gacy during his final death row appeals.

If you believe serial killers are not entitled to defense lawyers, STOP HERE! This episode is not for you. On the other hand, if you are curious what it is like to defend one of America's most notorious serial killers during his final deathrow appeals-Welcome. "Killing Time with John Wayne Gacy" is a gripping account by Karen Conti, detailing her experiences defending John Wayne Gacy-“The Killer Clown.” In addition to Gacy, Ms. Conti also defended Jeffrey MacDonald of “Fatal Vision” fame and weighs in on that case as well in this episode of MURDER MOST FOUL.

People in this episode

Host: James Sulanowski

Guest: Karen Conti

Topics covered

• serial killers
• defense lawyers
• death row appeals
• John Wayne Gacy
• true crime
• legal defense

Keywords

• Killer Clown
• John Wayne Gacy
• Karen Conti
• defense lawyer
• true crime
• serial killer
• death row
• Fatal Vision

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Fatal Vision

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