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Shattered Silence: The Untold Story of The Happy Face Killer's Daughter
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For over a decade, Melissa kept her family's shameful secret. Locked in silence, she felt her innocence slip away as she slowly uncovered the truth about her father's violent past. And she told no one... Until she realized she had a choice.
She couldn't change the past. She couldn't go back and make amends for what her father had done. But she could step out of his shadow and into the light. She could shatter the silence that had kept her bound.
In this unforgettable memoir, the daughter of the "Happy Face" serial killer shares her poignant message of hope and the power of finding your voice. Melissa has told her story on several national talk shows and as the host of the LMN television series Monster in My Family. She continues to share in this updated edition of Shattered Silence, which features two new chapters. Uplifting and emotional, this book will inspire you to trust your intuition and speak out for truth as you face your own challenges and conquer your own obstacles.
For over a decade, Melissa kept her family's shameful secret. Locked in silence, she felt her innocence slip away as she slowly uncovered the truth about her father's violent past. And she told no one... Until she realized she had a choice.
She couldn't change the past. She couldn't go back and make amends for what her father had done. But she could step out of his shadow and into the light. She could shatter the silence that had kept her bound.
In this unforgettable memoir, the daughter of the "Happy Face" serial killer shares her poignant message of hope and the power of finding your voice. Melissa has told her story on several national talk shows and as the host of the LMN television series Monster in My Family. She continues to share in this updated edition of Shattered Silence, which features two new chapters. Uplifting and emotional, this book will inspire you to trust your intuition and speak out for truth as you face your own challenges and conquer your own obstacles.
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Published June 3, 2025
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Melissa G. Moore
8 books139 followersMelissa Moore is an Emmy-nominated journalist, as well as the Executive Producer and Host of Monster In My Family on LMN network.
She is an expert and speaker on the topics of recovery from trauma, domestic violence, and serial violent crimes.
Moore was raised as Melissa Jesperson, a daughter of the infamous "Happy Face" serial killer, Keith Jesperson. Growing up in a small town in Washington State, she survived the escalating trauma from her home life and the man she called father. Moore previously shared her inspirational story in the memoir, Shattered Silence.
Today, she frequently shares her insight and background with other families and survivors seeking healing from violent crimes.
She is an expert and speaker on the topics of recovery from trauma, domestic violence, and serial violent crimes.
Moore was raised as Melissa Jesperson, a daughter of the infamous "Happy Face" serial killer, Keith Jesperson. Growing up in a small town in Washington State, she survived the escalating trauma from her home life and the man she called father. Moore previously shared her inspirational story in the memoir, Shattered Silence.
Today, she frequently shares her insight and background with other families and survivors seeking healing from violent crimes.
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September 19, 20253.75 stars
I think the issue with this books is the editing. I tend to be more forgiving on memoirs, but Melissa's memories felt more like a ramble through her past rather than a purposeful narrative. I wish that there had been more connections to which murders were happening and when, to connect the Happy Face Killer to Melissa's story more clearly.
I think the issue with this books is the editing. I tend to be more forgiving on memoirs, but Melissa's memories felt more like a ramble through her past rather than a purposeful narrative. I wish that there had been more connections to which murders were happening and when, to connect the Happy Face Killer to Melissa's story more clearly.
July 26, 2025
Wow I’ve listened to several memoirs on a rough child hood and I really enjoyed this one. Through the worst situation I see a common thread of Jesus sustaining and rescuing those who have gone through unbelievable heartbreaks and situations. I didn’t even realize she was Christian until I read this book but how else could one transform their life from such circumstances? Such beauty she has created with her life from such awful circumstances.
June 7, 2025
This was my first audio book of the year, and I enjoyed it! The author did an amazing job telling her story. Can't wait to listen to the Podcast!
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