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Jul 2025
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SERIAL KILLER: The Happy Face Killer Pt....

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Before he became the Happy Face Killer, Keith Jesperson was a bullied kid, an animal abuser, and a man spiraling out of control. In Part 1, we unpack the warning signs—from his violent fantasies to the moment he crossed the line and committed his first brutal murder. Killer Minds is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you ... Show More
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