Cassaro Winery True Crime and Wine: The Happy Face Killer

Cassaro Winery True Crime and Wine: The Happy Face Killer

If you watched the recent Paramount series Happy Face you learned the story of Melissa Jesperson, daughter of convicted serial killer Keith Jesperson. Now in our latest True Crime and Wine we peel back the layers of deceit and lies and tell the real story of this Canadian American murderer who signed his handiwork with a happy face. Join John as he profiles a man that was convicted of eight murders in the 1990's but claims his body count exceeds 160 prostitutes and transients who he encountered during his truck driving career.

John Matthews is a 40-year law enforcement veteran and an award-winning writer who has authored six books and co-author of The Eyeball Killer, a true crime Book of the Month published by Pinnacle Books and Doubleday.Join John Matthews, owner of Cassaro Winery and 40-year law enforcement veteran, for a behind-the-scenes look and firsthand account of his capture of Dallas’ most notorious serial killer- the Eyeball Killer. Learn about Oak Cliff in the 1980s and 90s, the investigation, the arrest and the unusual evidence that brought down a serial killer and ended his reign of terror. John's amazing story has been featured on shows including HBO Autopsy, Evil I, Very Bad Men, Born to K*ll, M**der by the Numbers, People Magazine Investigates, Mark of a Killer and World’s Most Evil Killers.

His story is currently being developed into a feature film called the Eyes of Jefferson and John is serving as Executive Producer. In addition to The Eyeball Killer John has authored six other books including Police Perspective and Mass Shootings:Six Steps to Survival and is recognized as one of the nation's top experts in mass shootings and for over 20 years has served as alaw enforcement analyst for CNN and FOX NEWS.

John is the owner and wine-maker at Cassaro Winery and Vineyards, a family-run business that has garnered over 100 international medals for their award-winning wines. He is also Past President of the Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association and currently serves as President of the Texas Wine Association which funds scholarships for students in oenology and viticulture.

Price includes one glass of wine.

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