Author Karen Conti - John Wayne Gacy's Death Row Lawyer
Terror Talk - True Crime and Dark Cinema4 Sep 2024

Author Karen Conti - John Wayne Gacy's Death Row Lawyer

⁠⁠Karen Conti, a trial and appellate attorney, discusses her experience defending John Wayne Gacy, America's most evil serial killer, on death row with Dr. Shannon Calder and Dr. Catherine Barrett. Karen shares how she became involved in the case and the personal and professional challenges she faced. She also talks about the process of writing her book about the experience and the emotional impact it had on her. She addresses the complexities of defending someone like Gacy and the backlash she received from the public. Conti emphasizes the importance of understanding the humanity of even the most heinous criminals and the role of defense attorneys in upholding justice. In this conversation, Karen Conti discusses her experience representing John Wayne Gacy, one of America's most notorious serial killers. We explore Gacy's personality, his manipulation tactics, and the possibility of his involvement in a larger network of criminals. We also discuss the death penalty and its impact on the justice system. The conversation highlights the power and control Gacy exerted over his victims and those around him. Conti's book, 'Killing Time with John Wayne Gacy,' provides a captivating narrative that delves into the complexities of the case. Karen Conti’s Official Website: https://www.karenconti.com Killing Time with John Wayne Gacy on Amazon: https://a.co/d/egZPLpV

Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background of Karen Conti 02:39 Becoming Involved in the John Wayne Gacy Case 05:29 Writing the Book: Reflections and Catharsis 09:17 Handling Public Backlash and Misconceptions 12:30 The Complexity of Defending John Wayne Gacy 17:38 Understanding the Humanity of Criminals 22:42 Sitting with Gacy and Facing the Execution 25:41 The Manipulative Tactics of John Wayne Gacy 28:27 The Duality of Gacy's Personality 33:19 The Possibility of a Criminal Network 35:44 The Death Penalty and the Justice System 39:11 The Power and Control of a Serial Killer 43:54 Curiosity and Preparation: The Path to Success Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ All music and sound by Mannequin Uprising. Karen Conti, trial attorney, appellate attorney, John Wayne Gacy, serial killer, death row, defending, book, writing, personal experience, emotional impact, defending criminals, public backlash, understanding humanity, justice, John Wayne Gacy, serial killer, manipulation, power and control, death penalty, criminal network

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