Overview

• Dennis Quaid stars as serial killer Keith Jesperson, known as the 'Happy Face Killer,' in the upcoming Paramount+ series.
• 'Happy Face' is based on Melissa Moore's podcast and book, which detail her experiences as the daughter of the convicted murderer.
• The series examines the emotional aftermath of Jesperson's crimes on his family, particularly his daughter, Melissa, portrayed by Annaleigh Ashford.
• A central plotline involves Melissa deciding whether to reconnect with her father to help exonerate an innocent man on death row.
• Jesperson's eighth victim, identified in 2023 nearly 30 years after her death, remains a significant element of the case and its lasting impact.