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John Wayne Gacy: Defending a Monster

Written by: Sam L. Amirante, Danny Broderick
Narrated by: Robin Bloodworth
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For the first time Gacy’s lawyer and confidant tells his chilling tale of how he defended an American serial killer.

“Sam, could you do me a favor?”

Thus begins a story that has now become part of America's true-crime hall of fame. It is a gory, grotesque tale befitting a Stephen King novel. It is also a David and Goliath saga - the story of a young lawyer fresh from the public defender's office whose first client in private practice turns out to be the worst serial killer in our nation's history. This is a gripping true crime narrative that reenacts the gruesome killings and the famous trial that shocked a nation.

©2012 Sam L. Amirante and Danny Broderick (P)2012 Audible, Inc. Crime Law Murder Professionals & Academics True Crime
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The author is the defense attorney of Gacy. It is interesting to learn his perspective. Not surprisingly, he is defensive, “ I am just doing my job”. Frequently, he is simple, uncultured, and unsophisticated. A little too much sympathy to the perpetrator and too little respect or information about the victims. You will also hear your village uncle’s opinion about trans people, which coincides with the author’s opinion. Still a captivating story to listen to!

Surprising naive author

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Expertly recounted by the legal team that represented this monster. Excellent narrating makes for engrossing storytelling.

Fascinating insight!

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First of all, the narration is world class, and was absolutely fantastic in capturing the serious tone of the book. The story itself was captivating. One of the best I’ve listened to on audible.

What a story

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I've read, seen and heard a lot about Gacy but this one was one of the most detailed and interesting

one of the more interesting listens on him

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from the lawyer on his case you can see the insight into gaceys personality and the situation his lawyer was in trying to defend him

have heard about Gary but never knew the details

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