True Detective Magazines

By Lynn A. Granata

       For many years, the true detective magazines were loaded with the most appalling content that you could ever imagine.  

           They are true stories, written by true law enforcement commentators who were at the scene of the grisly crimes they had to encounter.

        Some of the stuff will make your hair stand.  A lot of serial killers were featured in them.  One of the most notorious of a serial killer was none other than John Wayne Gacy.

Although I don't really know much about Gacy's background, in the magazine, there is a lot information about his grisly acts of violence.  Gacy was born in Michigan, had a tough life growing up. His father called him degrading names such as "sissy"and then made him dress like a girl.

         He grew up and then became a sexual predator.  The only problem is with that though, he targeted young people of the same gender.

       He dressed as a clown and lured young boys into his home.  Then sexually assaulted them, killed them, and then disposed of their remains under his cement basement floor.  It is believed that he killed over 30 boys this way. I think most of these crimes occurred between 1976-79.

          Not all that were missing were found, their remains still remain unaccounted for right to this day. Gacy was probably tried and convicted in a non capital punishment state. 

   Did he ever get the death penalty? I don't remember whether he did or not.  Either way, one thing's for certain, he is locked up somewhere where he may never see the light of day ever again.