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Keith Hunter Jesperson (born April 6, 1955) is a Canadian-American serial killer who murdered at least eight women in the United States during the early 1990s. He was known as the "Happy Face Killer" because he drew smiley faces on his many letters to the media and authorities.
Oct 13, 2007 · Members of the Forensic Investigation I class at Duquesne University hold a photo of convicted serial killer Keith Hunter Jesperson, with whom they corresponded during the fall semester.
Nov 4, 2021 · Laverne Pavlinac is seen here showing investigators where Taunja Bennett's body was found, even though she had nothing to do with the crime.
Oct 10, 2021 · Jesperson’s heinous crimes as well as shocking twists in the case — including a couple who took the blame for one of his homicides — are covered in bracing detail in the Oxygen special “Snapped Notorious: The Happy Face Killer,” now streaming.
Nov 2, 2021 · Revealed as the Happy Face Killer, Keith Hunter Jesperson confessed to killing eight women in Florida, California, Oregon, Wyoming, and Washington. He was found guilty of killing Bennett, Pentland, and Winningham and was sentenced to six consecutive and concurrent sentences.
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Oct 5, 2023 · A comprehensive genealogical profile helped lead to the identification of Suzanne Kjellenberg, who authorities say was killed by Keith Jesperson, the "Happy Face" serial killer.
Jan 9, 2024 · CNN — In the early 1990s, long-haul trucker Keith Hunter Jesperson killed at least eight women in his travels across the United States. To gain notoriety, he sent anonymous confession letters to...
