Michael Chernus’s Emmy Moment Got Cut From Devil in Disguise

The documentary Devil in Disguise begins in 1978, following the police search for 15-year-old Robert Piest. The investigation soon focuses on John Gacy, a construction company owner who presented himself as a devoted family man, despite having a criminal record. It ultimately leads to the discovery of the remains of 33 young men and boys buried beneath his house. However, unlike other portrayals of Gacy, Devil in Disguise doesn’t focus on the details of the crimes or his more sensational activities, like his work as a clown. Instead, it centers on the stories of his victims.







