Ep 244: Happy Face with Renée Williams, Part 2

Crime Analyst

Laura Richards

True Crime

4.9 • 2.8K Ratings

🗓️ 27 March 2025

⏱️ 83 minutes

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Laura continues to unravel the scripted Paramount+ show with Renée Williams which is based on Melissa Moore’s life as the daughter of serial killer Keith Jesperson. Listen as Laura and Renée highlight the early warning signs of a serial killer’s behaviour, what we can learn from family members of serial killers and whether they should profit from making a show like this. Don’t miss this in-depth analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Happy Face premiered globally on Paramount+ on March 20, 2025. For more expert insight, in-depth conversations, extra episodes and videos, live monthly events with Laura and to be a part a fast growing, dynamic and empowering community join the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst #TaunjaBennet #DaunSlagle #CynthiaLynRose #LaurieAnnPentland #PatriciaSkiple #SuzanneKjellenberg #Angelasurbrize #JulieWinningham #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #Expert #MelissaMoore #KeithJesperson #HappyFace #Paramount #SerialKiller Clips https://youtu.be/NMT5cTdNAiY?si=ZfKL0YxRNPCgHrVU Sources Real Crime Profile: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-crime-profile/id1081244497?i=1000412655531 Happy Face Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/childhood/id1434649680?i=1000420623506 Melissa’s Book Shattered Silence: Amazon.com: Shattered Silence: The Untold Story of a Serial Killer's Daughter: 9781462117758: Melissa G. Moore, M. Bridget Cook-Burch: Books https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/happy-face-killer-paramount-series-b2715250.html You can support Laura by voting for Crime Analyst in the Listener’s Choice Award—every vote helps amplify her vital work. Vote here: https://bit.ly/VoteCrimeAnalyst REGISTER For Laura’s 2025 Masterclasses: bit.ly/40iv3v3 [email protected] More Training Info: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com YouTube, Socials and Website YouTube @crimeanalyst Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 Threads @crimeanalyst X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999 TikTok @crimeanalystpod Website www.crime-analyst.com Leave a Review https://www.crime-analyst.com/reviews/new/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:30.1	What do you know about the happy face killer?
0:35.8	Perhaps we should just explain why you're here.
0:38.3	Because he's my father.
0:43.3	Every violent act
0:58.0	is a rock
1:00.0	dropped in water
1:02.0	If you stay silent
1:09.0	The ripples of trauma just keep pulling everyone they touch underneath.
1:15.6	It's so good to see you, Missy.
1:25.6	You really got a hold your baby.
1:53.5	Hey, lovely listeners and welcome back to crime analyst and the intelligence cell and part two of my fascinating conversation with my very special guest.
1:55.3	Please introduce yourself again.
2:00.1	Renee Williams, chief executive officer of the National Center for Victims of Crime. And I'm really pleased that you've rejoined me to talk about the Paramount Plus scripted show,
2:05.7	eight episodes, and the title of the show is Happy Face.
2:10.9	And it stars Annalie Ashford as Melissa Moore, Dennis Quaid as KJ.
2:16.7	We're using his initials. And David Harewood, who plays Dr.
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