What is Melissa Moore's podcast about?
Melissa’s Moore’s podcast is about having a serial killer for a dad. This 12-part podcast from How Stuff Works follows Melissa Moore, who was raised as Melissa Jesperson, a writer from Washington State who also happens to be the daughter of Canadian-born serial killer Keith Hunter Jesperson, a.k.a. the Happy Face Killer.
Who is Melissa Jesperson?
WhatsApp. Print. This 12-part podcast from How Stuff Works follows Melissa Moore, who was raised as Melissa Jesperson, a writer from Washington State who also happens to be the daughter of Canadian-born serial killer Keith Hunter Jesperson, a.k.a. the Happy Face Killer. Jesperson, a six-foot-six truck driver who spent much of his life on the road, ...
Who is the girl who learned about her father's double life?
Moore, who was a teenager when she learned about her father’s double life, uses her painful upbringing to explore deeper questions about family grief and the splintering effects of trauma. Moore is also an Emmy-nominated crime correspondent.
What is the Happy Face podcast about?
Moore’s 2018 “ Happy Face” podcast told the story of her life as the daughter of a killer; this latest iteration dissects the true crime stories American audiences are so obsessed with, but rather than giving attention to the predator, Moore and Pettler are looking through the eyes of family members and loved ones—of the victims and the killers.
Who is the Happy Face Killer?
That darkness is the stuff of Moore's Pacific Northwest childhood, as the daughter of serial killer Keith Jesperson, a.k.a. the “Happy Face Killer,” so nicknamed for the smiley-face notes he wrote. It has been the focus of her work writing about and reporting on true crime for The Dr. Oz Show and Monster in the Family.
Mystery Man
In this season ending episode of Happy Face Presents: Two Face, we receive the final update from Michelle Leonard, the DNA Detective. Has she found Becky's father and what does Becky do with all of this information after going on a altering journey? We are left with a heartfelt takeaway from Becky, in her own words.
The Letter
In this bonus episode, we hear the bizarre letter Diane wrote to her post-conviction attorney in full read by an actor. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
The Escape
Eric Mason recounts Diane Down's strange escape from prison. Her post conviction attorney, Steve Gorham, shares a bizarre letter written after her trial that changes her story of what happened the night of the shooting. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Jackpot Match
We revisit Becky's search for her biological father. DNA detective Michelle Leonard presents Becky with the definitive answer on her relation to Diane Downs, and we get a surprise match that moves us closer to solving the mystery of Becky's father. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
The Trial
The trial of Diane Downs begins, sparking a media circus as reporters scramble for details. Christie Downs makes a remarkable recovery from her stroke and is able to testify in front of the jurors. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
DNA Detective
How does Becky plan to uncover her Paternal Lineage? With help from two DNA and genetic experts, we sink our teeth into the reality of trying to track down a parent with limited information.
