Riverside, California – The Riverside County District Attorney’s Office is reaching out to the public for assistance in identifying the victim of the notorious ‘Happy Face’ serial killer. The victim’s remains were discovered in a remote area in 2018, and authorities have been unable to determine the person’s identity.
The ‘Happy Face’ killer, also known as the ‘Hawes’ or ‘Identi-Kit’ killer, was responsible for a series of murders in the 1970s and 1980s. The killer taunted authorities by leaving behind smiley face graffiti at the crime scenes, hence earning the nickname ‘Happy Face’ killer. The case remained unsolved until 2018, when the victim’s remains were discovered.
The District Attorney’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying the victim in the hopes of finally bringing closure to the victim’s family and solving a decades-old mystery. The victim is believed to have been a white female between the ages of 14 and 19 at the time of her death. Authorities are asking anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward and assist in the investigation.
In 2018, the victim’s remains were found in the Jurupa Valley area. The victim’s identity remains unknown, and authorities are hoping that reaching out to the public will provide new leads and bring the case to a resolution. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office. The ‘Happy Face’ killer case has remained a mystery for decades, and the identification of the victim would be a crucial step in bringing closure to the case.
Authorities in Riverside County, California, are seeking the public’s help in identifying the victim of the ‘Happy Face’ serial killer, whose remains were discovered in 2018. The case dates back to the 1970s and 1980s and has remained unsolved for decades. The victim is believed to have been a white female between 14 and 19 years old at the time of her death. Anyone with information is urged to come forward and assist in the investigation.