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Happy Face

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For Melissa Moore, 1995 was a nightmare. That’s the year the teenager learned her father, Keith Hunter Jesperson, was a serial killer. It’s also the year Melissa Moore’s doubt spiral began: When you look like your father, and you share his intelligence and charisma, how do you know you’re not a psychopath, too? Happy Face  is the story of Keith Hunter Jesperson, his brutal crimes, and the cat and mouse game he played with detectives and the media. But it’s also the story of the horrific legacy he gifted his children. Join Melissa Moore as she investigates her father’s crimes, reckons with the past, and wades through her darkest fears as she hunts for a better future.  Inspired by Melissa's true-life story, Happy Face is now a Paramount+ Original Series, streaming March 20th. The thrilling drama stars Annaleigh Ashford and Dennis Quaid.

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I love the content. Super interesting but way too many ads. The ads are very irrelevant. Overall, great podcast to listen to.

Bellalistens · Apr 2025

I was adopted at birth, and later learned my father was an imprisoned violent offender. After contacting him in college, I cut it off. I regretted it and the subsequent emotional fallout. Hearing these women talk about their family histories has done something incredibly positive for my mental health - a community I didn’t know I’ve needed. Thank you!

Dr.SamuelLoomis · Apr 2025

I loved the music. I listen to tons of podcasts and I felt like this was very well produced and it held my interest until the end. Agree tons of ads but I just FF through them. (Review is for season 1)

Miley Jedi d · Apr 2025

Feels respectful . No gratuitous violence , music is appropriately haunting. The Humanity stays evident . The victims are relatable and inspiring .The tone is appropriate and moving. Far more enlightening than satisfying morbid curiosity.

Swmnupsrtm · Apr 2025

The subject is so interesting. The fact that this is through the daughter’s perspective it’s fascinating. BUT, the ads every five minutes that start without warning confusing you about whether they’re part of the story or not? Extremely irritating . The music that plays every 2 minutes, unwarranted and unnecessary, trying to push for a specific sentiment ? Completely off-putting. I’m not kidding, on Episode 3, I was so annoyed that I stopped in the middle of my run to write this review and search for another podcast. If the creators fixed the issues, I would love to come back and finish listening.

Eduina2022 · Mar 2025

This story is fascinating and I want to learn more about it. Esp from Melissa and Becky’s view. I do find it very difficult to follow. I have to constantly rewind it and sometimes it just doesn’t make sense. It goes back and forth from past to present without warning, like the listeners already know the story- We don’t and it’s very confusing. I feel so bad saying this, but I may not be able to finish listening to this. It’s sadly frustrating

DellaJ1 · Apr 2025

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