My parents worked for the Waterloo Courier in the 60s. My dad interviewed John Wayne Gacy. At that time, he was considered an upstanding citizen: Ran several restaurants, volunteered with Jaycees and was very active in the community.
Also, one of my dad's former acquaintances at Ames High became a serial killer:
http://articles.latimes.com/2000/oct/22/news/mn-40204
Also, one of my dad's former acquaintances at Ames High became a serial killer:
http://articles.latimes.com/2000/oct/22/news/mn-40204