Monster in My Family: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

LMN presents, Monster in My Family, a riveting new non-fiction series that delves into the world of infamous serial killers through a unique perspective rarely ever heard, as the family members of the killers come out of the shadows to reach out to the families of the victims. Each episode follows a different family's journey, facilitated by Melissa Moore – daughter of Keith Hunter Jesperson, infamously known as the "Happy Face Killer" – as they connect with the families of the killer's victims to express their sorrow and empathy. 

With unprecedented access to the serial killer's lives behind closed doors, through stunning home video footage, photos, journals and more, "Monster in My Family" reveals the dual lives led by some of the most notorious serial killers through the ones closest to them – parents, partners, friends and children. Through the guidance and unique support of Melissa, the killer's relatives will meet with families of the victims for the first time, in hopes of providing some kind of peace and closure.

Series details

• Title: Monster in My Family
• Format: Reality
• Language: English
• Premiere date: 2015-07-01
• Final broadcast date listed: 2017-01-24
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: Lifetime Movies
• Network country: United States
• Typical episode runtime: 60 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 2499

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2015-07-01; final listed air date 2015-08-05; episode order: 6.
• Season 2: premiered 2017-01-03; final listed air date 2017-01-24.

Source and licence

Adapted from Monster in My Family on TVmaze. The synopsis is reproduced as plain text; catalogue facts, cast and season records are selected and reformatted. This adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0, following the TVmaze API licence. Network and web-channel credits identify the service listed in this source; they do not establish current streaming availability.