Curator’s Reviews! Defending a Monster
Curator Joel with Defending a Monster!
John Wayne Gacy was an
American serial killer, who raped and murdered at least 33 boys. He famously
became known as the 'Killer Clown' due to the fact that he dressed up as 'Pogo
the Clown' for children's parties. But if you're reading this review, you
probably already knew that!
DEFENDING A MONSTER by Sam Amirante
IN A NUTSHELL:
Christmas 1978: Chicago Police
investigating the disappearance of 15yr old Rob Piest enter the home of
building contractor John Wayne Gacy. In the crawlspace below his house they
find the remains of TWENTY SEVEN young men… Gacy admits to six more slayings
and instantly becomes America’s most PROLIFIC SERIAL KILLER and most hated man.
Sam Amirante took on the job
of ‘Defending A Monster’ and was also hated by some for asserting that his
client was not guilty for reasons of insanity. Here, thirty years after, he
gives a detailed account of the killer and the trial.
Author SAM AMIRANTE grabs a coffee and talks GACY.
THE VERDICT:
Dozens of books have been
written about Gacy,...
