Ep 242: Happy Face with Renée Williams, Part 1
Crime Analyst20 Mar 2025

Ep 242: Happy Face with Renée Williams, Part 1

Laura breaks down the new Paramount+ true crime scripted show Happy Face with Renée Williams, CEO of the National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC). The drama is “inspired by the true story life story” of Melissa Moore, daughter of Keith Jesperson, who gave himself the moniker Happy Face. Adapted from Melissa’s 2018 podcast Happy Face, and her 2009 autobiography Shattered Silence, co-written with M. Bridget Cook, it stars Dennis Quaid and Annaleigh Ashford. Happy Face is streaming now on Paramount+. New episodes Thursdays. For more expert insight, in-depth conversations, extra episodes and videos, live monthly events with Laura and to be a part a fast growing, dynamic and empowering community join the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst #TaunjaBennet #DaunSlagle #CynthiaLynRose #LaurieAnnPentland #PatriciaSkiple #SuzanneKjellenberg #Angelasurbrize #JulieWinningham #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #Expert #MelissaMoore #KeithJesperson #HappyFace #Paramount #SerialKiller Clips https://youtu.be/1e2bUS9ROrw?si=_bjDhK_KceW4RZi3 https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=904525863501264 https://youtu.be/fd_nOFtTpyA?si=vvGVg6WmN81c0vga Sources Real Crime Profile: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-crime-profile/id1081244497?i=1000412655531 Happy Face Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/childhood/id1434649680?i=1000420623506 Melissa’s Book Shattered Silence: Amazon.com: Shattered Silence: The Untold Story of a Serial Killer's Daughter: 9781462117758: Melissa G. Moore, M. Bridget Cook-Burch: Books https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/happy-face-killer-paramount-series-b2715250.html You can support Laura by voting for Crime Analyst in the Listener’s Choice Award—every vote helps amplify her vital work. Vote here: https://bit.ly/VoteCrimeAnalyst REGISTER For Laura’s 2025 Masterclasses: bit.ly/40iv3v3 laurarichardspa@gmail.com More Training Info: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com YouTube, Socials and Website YouTube @crimeanalyst Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 Threads @crimeanalyst X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999 TikTok @crimeanalystpod Website www.crime-analyst.com Leave a Review https://www.crime-analyst.com/reviews/new/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episoder(332)

Ep 314: The Murdaugh Murders Remastered: Cross Over with Mandy Matney, Part 15

Ep 314: The Murdaugh Murders Remastered: Cross Over with Mandy Matney, Part 15

The Hulu’s series, ‘Murdaugh: Death in the Family’ has generated renewed interest in the case. This special release of the original investigative series Laura shared in April 2023 is in addition to re...

26 Feb 1h 7min

Ep 313: The Murder of Mackenzie Anderson with Tabitha Acret, Part 3

Ep 313: The Murder of Mackenzie Anderson with Tabitha Acret, Part 3

While on bail for assaulting her, Tyrone Thompson broke into Mackenzie Anderson’s home and stabbed the 21-year-old mother 78 times as her toddler looked on.  Laura’s conversation with Tabitha Acret c...

23 Feb 38min

Ep 312: The Murdaugh Murders: Analysing the Macro Timeline of Events, Part 14

Ep 312: The Murdaugh Murders: Analysing the Macro Timeline of Events, Part 14

The Hulu’s series, ‘Murdaugh: Death in the Family’ has generated renewed interest in the case. This special release of the original investigative series Laura shared in April 2023 is in addition to re...

20 Feb 57min

Ep 311: The Murder of Mackenzie Anderson with Tabitha Acret, Part 2

Ep 311: The Murder of Mackenzie Anderson with Tabitha Acret, Part 2

21-year-old Mackenzie Anderson was stabbed 78 times with her 15-month-old son present. Her ex, Tyrone Thompson broke into her home whilst he was on bail for assaulting her. Not content with terrorizin...

16 Feb 57min

Ep 310: The Murdaugh Murders: Analysing the Macro Timeline of Events, Part 13

Ep 310: The Murdaugh Murders: Analysing the Macro Timeline of Events, Part 13

In this episode Laura shares an update regarding Alex Murdaugh’s appeal hearing in the Supreme Court on February 11 2026. The focus and timing of this coinciding with part 13 of the remastered series...

13 Feb 50min

Ep 309: The Murder of Mackenzie Anderson with Tabitha Acret, Part 1

Ep 309: The Murder of Mackenzie Anderson with Tabitha Acret, Part 1

On March 25, 2022, 21-year-old Mackenzie Anderson was brutally murdered in Mayfield, New South Wales. She was stabbed more than 78 times by her ex-partner, Tyrone Thompson, in front of her toddler. Th...

9 Feb 56min

Ep 308: The Murdaugh Murders: Analysing the Macro Timeline of Events, Part 12

Ep 308: The Murdaugh Murders: Analysing the Macro Timeline of Events, Part 12

The Hulu’s series, ‘Murdaugh: Death in the Family’ has generated renewed interest in the case. This special release of the original investigative series Laura shared in April 2023 is in addition to re...

6 Feb 1h 12min

Ep 307: CASE SOLVED: Cathy Thomas and Rebecca Dowski with Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley

Ep 307: CASE SOLVED: Cathy Thomas and Rebecca Dowski with Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley

Between 1986 and 1989, at least six young people were murdered and two more disappeared across Virginia. The FBI long believed the crimes were likely the work of a serial killer. Among the victims wer...

2 Feb 1h 16min

Populært innen True crime

krimpodden-vg
insiders
podme-krim
avhort
krimarkivet-2
rss-avhort-aktuelt
rss-pa-innsiden-av-psychohoder
rss-henlagt-andy-larsgaard
rss-svarttrost
rss-domt-2
verdens-verste
rss-espen-lee-usensurert
forsvinningsfredag-podkast
rss-domt-3
kriminalkrniken
truecrimepodden-2
hold-pusten
rss-overste-etasje
truecrimepodden-dokumentar
dodens-gard