Melissa Moore, daughter of the infamous Happy Face Killer, Keith Hunter Jesperson, shares her journey of navigating the burden of her father's horrific crimes. After discovering his dark past at 15, she aimed to establish a 'perfect family' of her own. Facing the reality of her fatherâs actions, particularly when her daughter questioned her about the family tree, led to a pivotal moment for Moore. She realized she could not hide her past from her children, encouraging her to confront the truth and protect them from the legacy of fear and shame she endured.
"Whether it was true or not, the facade that was presented to me was that I was loved and I was provided for. I was cared for as a child."
"I was just really trying to live day to day, make it through."
"It got me realizing that I can't outrun my past in relation to my children. I have to tell them at some point."
"I wanted to protect them and give them a good life."
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