My Phone Interview with John Wayne Gacy's Defense Attorney

I was fortunate to have the opportunity to conduct a phone interview with former Chicago Judge Sam Amirante.  Amirante served as John Wayne Gacy's defense attorney during his murder trial.  Gacy was convicted of killing 33 young men and was sentenced to death in 1980.   He was executed in 1994 by lethal injection.  Amirante has written a book about his experiences on the Gacy case called John Wayne Gacy: Defending a Monster. (http://www.amazon.com/John-Wayne-Gacy-Defending-Monster/dp/1616082488). 

The book is a fantastic read and is sure to become a classic in the true crime genre.  Amirante has devoted his life to the American Justice system and is passionate about every man's right to a capable and fair defense.  Aside from the grisly subject matter, his book is an inspiring tale of a young lawyer who is devoted to the justice system and the individual rights of all people.  I will be writing up a couple of articles based on my interview with the former judge that will be published at BlogCritics.com and on Yahoo.  For now, here are recordings of my phone interview.  It's a very fascinating conversation about a case that continues to stir interest around the world.

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