Final Victims & Arrest of John Wayne Gacy

In 1978, Gacy’s crimes escalated rapidly, culminating in the disappearance of Robert Piest, which ultimately led to his arrest and exposure.

Victims were killed in similar fashion to earlier cases, with bodies either buried on the property or disposed of in waterways.

Police surveillance, witness testimony, and inconsistencies in Gacy’s statements led to a search warrant for his home.