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.
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Apr 23
Justice Delayed: Stephen Lawrence Pt. 2
After the suspects in Stephen Lawrence's murder walked free on a technicality, his mother Doreen refused to let the fight end there. Her relentless campaign for justice exposed deep-rooted institutional racism within London's police force, sparked a landmark public inquiry, and u ... Show More
45m 44s
Apr 20
Justice Delayed: Stephen Lawrence Pt. 1
When 18-year-old Stephen Lawrence was stabbed to death at a London bus stop in 1993, it set off one of the most explosive fights for justice in British history. In this episode, Vanessa and Dr. Engels trace Stephen's life, the brutal attack that took it, and the mounting failures ... Show More
45m 12s
Apr 16
SERIAL KILLER: Jeff Davis 8 Pt. 2
In this episode, Vanessa and Dr. Engels conclude their investigation into the Jeff Davis 8, the unsolved murders of eight women in Jennings, Louisiana, and the corruption allegations that shattered public trust. As more victims are found, suspicions of a serial killer, police cov ... Show More
46m 4s
Sep 2025
True Crime This Week: Media Murders
You know their names: the Unabomber and Son of Sam. Two of the most recognizable killers in history, both using the press to amplify fear. In 1995, Ted Kaczynski’s manifesto hits the Washington Post, and in 1977, David Berkowitz’s letter rattles the New York Post. We trace how th ... Show More
55m 2s
Jul 2022
Episode 72 | REALITY TV CONTESTANT WAS A RUTHLESS SERIAL KILLER
Send us Fan MailIn this podcast, we’re going to take a closer look at serial killer Rodney Alcala. Handsome, brilliant and twisted, (he had an IQ of 135), Alcala was once a winning contestant on the reality television show 'The Dating Game' and luckily for his date she got cold f ... Show More
19m 48s
Apr 2022
Episode 59 | KARLA AND PAUL - THE BEAUTIFUL SERIAL KILLER COUPLE
Send us Fan MailIn this podcast we're going to dig in to the disturbing story of Karla Homolka and her then husband Paul Bernardo. Back in the early '90s the two met, married and then went on a spree of abduction, rape and murder of teenage girls, one of whom was Homolka's own si ... Show More
30m 21s
Jun 2022
Episode 71 | Accused Murderer Jasmine Hartin Had Billions At Her Fingertips
Send us Fan MailIn this podcast, we’re going to look into a suspicious death on the sun-soaked shores of San Pedro in Belize. This tropical paradise is known for its luxurious hotels, wild parties, crystal clear waters, and—as of May 2021—the murder of its police superintendent H ... Show More
21m 22s
Aug 2022
Episode 75 | PASTOR IN LOVE TRIANGLE WITH WIFE MURDERED BY LOVER
Send us Fan Mail Rev. David Evans, bored with his love life, pressured his wife into a threesome that turned deadly. Wife Kristie took a liking to the 3rd side of the triangle and enlisted HIM to kill her husband. A ton comes out in the wash, including spousal abuse and airing th ... Show More
20m 7s