Catching Killers Season 1 Episode 3 True Lies, Part 1: The Happy Face Killer
- November 4, 2021
In Catching Killers season 1 episode 3, titled "True Lies, Part 1: The Happy Face Killer," viewers are taken into the mind and crimes of notorious serial killer Keith Jesperson. Jesperson, also known as the "Happy Face Killer," was convicted of killing eight women in the early 1990s but is believed to have been responsible for many more murders.
The episode starts by introducing Jesperson and his charm, which made it difficult for law enforcement to catch him for years. Jesperson's crimes were spread out across multiple states, and he expertly covered his tracks, leaving few clues behind.
Through interviews with detectives, victims' family members, and even Jesperson himself, viewers get a sense of just how cold and calculating the killer really was. One victim's sister describes Jesperson as someone who "enjoyed the hunt" and "hunted women like animals."
As the episode progresses, viewers see how Jesperson's lies and manipulation played a huge role in keeping him out of jail for so long. In fact, it was Jesperson's own ego that ultimately led to his arrest. After sending a letter to a newspaper confessing to one of his murders, detectives were able to track him down and arrest him.
Overall, "True Lies, Part 1: The Happy Face Killer" is a chilling and informative look into the mind and crimes of one of America's most notorious serial killers.