Jack Merrill Shares Experience of Gacy Assault

Jack Merrill, a 65-year-old actor known for roles in 'Grey’s Anatomy' and 'Law & Order', has publicly recounted his harrowing experience as a victim of serial killer John Wayne Gacy at the age of 19 in 1978. Merrill described how Gacy abducted him after a swimming lesson, drugged him with amyl nitrite, and subjected him to a brutal assault in his home. Despite the trauma, Merrill managed to survive by pretending to trust Gacy, ultimately leading to his release. He has since written a one-man show titled 'The Save,' which details this horrific encounter and will be performed in Los Angeles. Gacy, who murdered 33 young men and boys, was executed in 1994, while Merrill struggled with the trauma for decades before sharing his story.