Killer of the Week: The Happy Face Killer Pt. 2

E541 - Killer of the Week: The Happy Face Killer Pt. 2

Published: October 5, 2026

Duration: 44:01

As his body count grew, Keith Jesperson left more than victims behind: he left smiley face graffiti, taunting letters, and a desperate need for attention. In today's second Killer of the Week episode, Vanessa Richardson and Dr. Tristin Engels unravel the psychology behind the Happy Face Killer's sadistic murder spree, his chilling confession, and the moment his own ego brought him down.

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