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20/20•Season 45•Episode 5

Sincerely, the Happy Face Killer

7.3/10 · 17 votesNov 5, 202181 min

Ranked #20 of 26 in Season 45•−0.3 vs season avg

Before serial killer Keith Hunter Jesperson, known by his nickname "Happy Face Killer," turned himself in in 1995, authorities believed Laverne Pavlinac and her boyfriend murdered his first victim.

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Words to Die By

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Episode Summary

"Sincerely, the Happy Face Killer" is episode 5 of 20/20 season 45. It scored 7.3/10 from 17 votes, ranking #20 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.6). It aired on November 5, 2021.

Next: E6 · Goodnight, Mother Best of Season 45