Ep.7: Did John Wayne Gacy Act Alone?

If you’re a true crime fan, you’ve heard all about the lone-wolf killer John Wayne Gacy, the ‘killer clown’ who assaulted and murdered 33 boys and young men. But did you know he might have had accomplices? Tori investigates a rumor about the Gacy case brought to her attention by a Red Flags listener, Damon, who called in to the Red Flags hotline. In an interview with Chicago lawyer Steven Becker, Tori finds out there might be much more to the Gacy case than any of us thought. We also touch on the new Richard Ramirez documentary on Netflix that lots of folks are watching.LINKS:“Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer” - Streaming now on Netflix“The Clown and the Candyman” Podcast - Listen now wherever you get your podcasts“The Clown and the Candyman” Special - Streaming now on Discovery+1992 CBS2 Interview with John Wayne Gacy - https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2012/01/20/cbs-2-vault-john-wayne-gacy-speaks/29 Below by Jeff Rignall - https://www.amazon.com/29-Below-Jeff-Rignall/dp/B0006XG56Y“Post-Conviction DNA Testing, Actual Innocence, and Cold Cases” by Steven Becker in The Global Community Yearbook of International Law and Jurisprudence 2016 - https://oxford.universitypressscholarship.com/view/10.1093/oso/9780190848194.001.0001/oso-9780190848194-chapter-2Hotline: 1-888-9 RED FLA / (188)-973-3352Stream over 5,000 hours of true crime on discovery+https://www.discoveryplus.com/?syc=podcast_id_redflags&utm_source=id&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=redflagsdiscoveryplus.com/redflags Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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RED FLAGS is a weekly talk show designed to be a one-stop shop for all the latest buzz in the true crime world. Crime writer Tori Telfer and armchair detective turned Tik Toker Karina Michelle share their unique perspectives, passion for investigation, and insightful analysis as they lead listeners through the latest crime headlines and shocking stories. Red flags warn us of danger, but they also show us where to look for solutions -- and our hosts move beyond the headlines to explore the systemic issues beneath the warning signs. Each episode offers a thrilling deep dive into a notable case with the help of expert guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.