Episode 17: Happy Face Homicides - Not as Advertised!

This week we’re covering Keith Hunter Jesperson, known as the “Happy Face Killer.” Let’s be clear we’re unhappy about it! Although a similar sounding name his case should not be confused with the "Smiley Face Murders." Jesperson had a pretty rough childhood. In his young adult life we start to see some disturbing behavior that later escalate to very violent crimes. He eventually killed at least 8 women and dumped their bodies all over the Pacific Northwest - and even other parts of the country.  His victims were even found as far away as Nebraska and Florida. This is a perplexing tale of abominable murders, wrongful convictions, and ominous confession letters signed with happy faces worthy of a lifetime movie… literally!

I: The Creation of a Serial Killer by Jack Olsen

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Some links with information related to this episode:
https://murderpedia.org/male.J/j/jesperson-photos.htm
https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/survivor-escaped-happy-face-killer-sues-lifetime-depicting-prostitute-article-1.1959479
https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-fiction/how-i-interviewed-a-serial-killer-and-stayed-sane