Happy Face
Happy Face

<p>For Melissa Moore, 1995 was a nightmare. That&rsquo;s the year the teenager learned her father,&nbsp;Keith Hunter Jesperson, was a serial killer. It&rsquo;s also the year Melissa Moore&rsquo;s doubt spiral&nbsp;began: When you look like your father, and you share his intelligence and charisma, how do&nbsp;you know you&rsquo;re not a psychopath, too? Happy Face &nbsp;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&rsquo;s also the story of the horrific legacy he gifted his children. Join Melissa Moore as she investigates her father&rsquo;s crimes, reckons with the past, and wades through her darkest fears as she hunts for a better future.&nbsp;</p> <p>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.</p>

In 1993, a woman's body was discovered in the Gilgo Beach area of Long Island, New York. Over the next 20 years, at least 10 more women were killed in a similar manner. Now, the infamous killer's face has finally been revealed. Filmmaker Josh Zeman investigates the harrowing story of the Long Island Serial Killer Listen here or on the iHeartRadio app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hi, Happy Face listeners! We're excited to share with you a sneak peek at iHeartPodcasts' latest release, Incels! Incels: Hidden deep in online forums, a growing subculture thrives on anger, isolation, and blame: incels, or “involuntary celibates.” Mostly young, white, heterosexual men, incels see themselves as rejected by women and overshadowed by so-called “Chads”—the confident, attractive men they believe they can never be. Their frustration often mutates into open hostility, harassment, and, in the most extreme cases, acts of violence.  Incels takes listeners inside this unsettling world—not to sensationalize it, but to understand it. Through expert analysis, first-hand accounts, and the voices of former incels, we break down how these communities operate, why they’re growing, and the psychological traps that keep men locked in cycles of resentment. With chilling stories and deep insight, Incels reveals the human cost of a culture built on  hate—and the path forward for those ready to leave it behind.   Listen to Incels on the iHeartRadio App or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What does it mean to be a victim, or a villain? What happens when the line between the two starts to blur? On 7th July 2010, Kelly Harnett says her abusive boyfriend murdered a man right in front of her.  So how did she end up in prison for it? Anna Sinfield - the journalist behind the global number 1 podcast, The Girlfriends, returns with her toughest story yet. This series isn’t a whodunnit. It’s not even really about what happened. It’s about how a woman who was a victim of domestic violence became a villain in the eyes of the law. Found guilty of murder and locked up for over a decade; Kelly Harnett taught herself the law. And as she battled to overturn her conviction, she became a beacon of hope, fighting for the freedom of the abused women locked up alongside her. Listen here and subscribe to The Girlfriends: Jailhouse Lawyer on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hi, Happy Face listeners! We're excited to share with you a sneak peek at iHeartPodcasts' latest release, True Crime Tonight. True Crime Tonight: If you eat, sleep, and breathe true crime, TRUE CRIME TONIGHT is serving up your nightly fix. Five nights a week, KT STUDIOS & iHEART RADIO invite listeners to pull up a seat for an unfiltered look at the biggest cases making headlines, celebrity scandals, and the trials everyone is watching. With a mix of expert analysis, hot takes, and listener call-ins, TRUE CRIME TONIGHT goes beyond the headlines to uncover the twists, turns, and unanswered questions that keep us all obsessed—because, at TRUE CRIME TONIGHT, there’s a seat for everyone. Whether breaking down crime scene forensics, scrutinizing serial killers, or debating the most binge-worthy true crime docs, crime table is the fresh, fast-paced, and slightly addictive home for true crime lovers. Listen to True Crime Tonight on the iHeartRadio App or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Karoline Borega married a man of honor – a respected Colorado Springs Police officer. She knew there would be sacrifices to accommodate her husband’s career. But she had no idea that he was using his badge to fool everyone. This season, we expose a man who swore two sacred oaths—one to his badge, one to his bride—and broke them both. We follow Karoline as she questions everything she thought she knew about her partner of over 20 years. Listen here and subscribe to Betrayal: Season 4 on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. Melissa G. Moore: IG @melissag.moore; Tik Tok @melissa.g.moore Lauren Bright Pacheco: www.LaurenBrightPacheco.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this bonus episode, we hear the bizarre letter Diane wrote to her post-conviction attorney in full read by an actor.  Melissa G. Moore: IG @melissag.moore; Tik Tok @melissa.g.moore Lauren Bright Pacheco: www.LaurenBrightPacheco.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. Melissa G. Moore: IG @melissag.moore; Tik Tok @melissa.g.moore Lauren Bright Pacheco: www.LaurenBrightPacheco.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. Melissa G. Moore: IG @melissag.moore; Tik Tok @melissa.g.moore Lauren Bright Pacheco: www.LaurenBrightPacheco.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. Melissa G. Moore: IG @melissag.moore; Tik Tok @melissa.g.moore Lauren Bright Pacheco: www.LaurenBrightPacheco.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. Fortunately, with the DNA kits submitted by Diane's brother, James Fredrickson, and Becky, we have the first piece of the puzzle to find Becky's biological dad. Melissa G. Moore: IG @melissag.moore; Tik Tok @melissa.g.moore Lauren Bright Pacheco: www.LaurenBrightPacheco.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Just four days after the shooting Diane participated in a reenactment of the night of May 19th for the police. Her affect throughout the reenactment caused the police and community to look at her as a suspect.  Melissa G. Moore: IG @melissag.moore; Tik Tok @melissa.g.moore Lauren Bright Pacheco: www.LaurenBrightPacheco.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Could Diane’s obsession with a married man be the possible motive? We explore her former marriage and life leading up to the shooting of the Downs children.  Melissa G. Moore: IG @melissag.moore; Tik Tok @melissa.g.moore Lauren Bright Pacheco: www.LaurenBrightPacheco.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After many attempts to speak with Diane's family members, Diane's brother, James, finally agrees to sit down with Becky. Melissa G. Moore: IG @melissag.moore; Tik Tok @melissa.g.moore Lauren Bright Pacheco: www.LaurenBrightPacheco.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After a viewing of a TV movie revealed to Becky what her biological mother had done, her life took a turn towards rebellion. Now, twenty years later, she's still dealing with the consequences of that discovery Melissa G. Moore: IG @melissag.moore; Tik Tok @melissa.g.moore Lauren Bright Pacheco: www.LaurenBrightPacheco.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In 1984, Diane Downs was convicted for the murder of her daughter and attempted murder of her other son and daughter. Shortly before her admission to prison, she gave birth to a girl. Now that daughter, Becky Babcock, begins the journey to accept the connection to who her biological mother is, and what that means for her life going forward. Melissa G. Moore: IG @melissag.moore; Tik Tok @melissa.g.moore Lauren Bright Pacheco: www.LaurenBrightPacheco.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Melissa G. Moore: IG @melissag.moore; Tik Tok @melissa.g.moore Lauren Bright Pacheco: www.LaurenBrightPacheco.com   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How has this journey changed Melissa’s life? And were she and her father tormented by his ghosts or their shared inner demons? Melissa now has an answer. Melissa G. Moore: IG @melissag.moore; Tik Tok @melissa.g.moore Lauren Bright Pacheco: www.LaurenBrightPacheco.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After getting a PET Scan, Melissa meets with a neuroscientist who believes brain patterns can identify psychopaths. Dr. James Fallon also happens to be a psychopath. He shares his incredible personal story before revealing her results. Melissa G. Moore: IG @melissag.moore; Tik Tok @melissa.g.moore Lauren Bright Pacheco: www.LaurenBrightPacheco.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Melissa is conflicted by how her father’s crimes have shaped her life and her career. She’s also conflicted about the paranormal ‘gift’ they both share-- seeing and feeling ghosts. Does this bolster Sam’s psychopath argument? And has she passed this trait to her son as well?  Melissa G. Moore: IG @melissag.moore; Tik Tok @melissa.g.moore Lauren Bright Pacheco: www.LaurenBrightPacheco.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Melissa married her husband Sam hoping to find stability and distance herself from her father’s crimes - but her inability to open up emotionally is destroying their marriage - and it leads them both to question whether Melissa is capable of feeling compassion - a psychopathic trait she and her father seem to share. Melissa G. Moore: IG @melissag.moore; Tik Tok @melissa.g.moore Lauren Bright Pacheco: www.LaurenBrightPacheco.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Keith Jesperson savagely killed at least 8 women between 1990 and 1995. Eluding capture, he taunted law enforcement and media with letters signed with a smile. But the detectives and journalist who helped end his killing spree say his reputation as a macho, murdering mastermind is not what it seems. Melissa G. Moore: IG @melissag.moore; Tik Tok @melissa.g.moore Lauren Bright Pacheco: www.LaurenBrightPacheco.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Though Jesperson has clearly left his mark on both of their lives, Don and Melissa manage to find solace in their shared experiences.  Melissa G. Moore: IG @melissag.moore; Tik Tok @melissa.g.moore Lauren Bright Pacheco: www.LaurenBrightPacheco.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Melissa faces Don Findlay - the son of Jesperson’s last victim. Why has he been living a double identity for so long? What does he know about Keith? And can he forgive a person he sees as an extension of the man who brutally murdered his mother?  Melissa G. Moore: IG @melissag.moore; Tik Tok @melissa.g.moore Lauren Bright Pacheco: www.LaurenBrightPacheco.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How did Keith get away with murder for so long? It comes down to luck... and the bizarre story of a couple who tried to take credit for the crime.  Melissa G. Moore: IG @melissag.moore; Tik Tok @melissa.g.moore Lauren Bright Pacheco: www.LaurenBrightPacheco.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Melissa was 15 years old when she found out her father was a serial killer, and the news couldn’t have arrived at a worse time: she just found out she was pregnant. Melissa confronts her high school boyfriend to get a better grasp on the time. Melissa G. Moore: IG @melissag.moore; Tik Tok @melissa.g.moore Lauren Bright Pacheco: www.LaurenBrightPacheco.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Melissa’s mother believes Keith wasn’t born a psychopath, but that he was raised to be that way by his father, Les.  Melissa G. Moore: IG @melissag.moore; Tik Tok @melissa.g.moore Lauren Bright Pacheco: www.LaurenBrightPacheco.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For years, Melissa believed her mother held much of the blame for tearing their family apart, but soon comes to understand that her father was never really a hero.  Melissa G. Moore: IG @melissag.moore; Tik Tok @melissa.g.moore Lauren Bright Pacheco: www.LaurenBrightPacheco.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sometimes it's hardest for the people who are closest to see the obvious clues. Melissa Moore reckons with the reality of her childhood and growing up with a serial killer for a dad. Melissa G. Moore: IG @melissag.moore; Tik Tok @melissa.g.moore Lauren Bright Pacheco: www.LaurenBrightPacheco.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.