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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