Rooted in Time Genealogy hosts, Nicole and Melody, are back and are starting off strong with and deep dive into the well-known serial killer, John Wayne Gacy's, ancestry and genealogy.

We are taking a step away from our family genealogical research and analyses to look into the genealogy of some of the most prolific serial killers, cult leaders, and other historic miscreants.

Podcast 13 will examine John Wayne Gacy's paternal genealogy and continue to seek answers to questions about nature and nurture, specifically generational trauma. We analyze John Wayne Gacy's familial genealogy through interviews, oral histories, genealogical records, historical documents, Newspaper articles, geospatial analyses, cultural awareness, and mental health knowledge to better understand the "Why."

Supplemental material can be found at ⁠⁠⁠www.rootedintime.net⁠⁠⁠ as well as reference materials. There is also a blog that explains how genogram's can be used in the context of genealogy.

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There are a number of disclaimers and trigger warnings for this series as it will discuss physical, emotional, and mental abuse, family violence, child abuse, sexual abuse, incest, substance use and abuse, suicide, and poor coping skills.

Rooted in Time Genealogy seeks to educate and facilitate open and honest dialogue in a safe space. It is our belief that normalizing the conversation around these issues can help mitigate future abuses through knowledge.⁠⁠⁠