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Paramount+ Series Explores Life of 'Happy Face Killer' Daughter

Melissa G. Moore, daughter of serial killer Keith Jesperson, reflects on her traumatic past and its portrayal in the upcoming drama 'Happy Face.'

  • Melissa G. Moore, daughter of convicted serial killer Keith Jesperson, shares her experiences growing up with a father who murdered eight women in the early 1990s.
  • The upcoming Paramount+ series, 'Happy Face,' premiering March 20, dramatizes Moore's life and the lasting impact of her father's crimes on her family.
  • Dennis Quaid stars as Jesperson, while Annaleigh Ashford portrays Moore, capturing the emotional complexities of their toxic relationship.
  • Moore reveals her father nearly confessed his crimes to her before his arrest, a moment she believes could have put her life in danger.
  • The series emphasizes the far-reaching consequences of crime, exploring the struggles of both victims' families and the families of perpetrators.
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