Biography

MELISSA G. MOORE is an Emmy nominated Creator, Executive Producer, host, speaker, and national bestselling author Melissa G. Moore has become renowned for the impactful projects she has brought to life on screen, and her significant contributions in true crime journalism and victim advocacy. Her work not only entertains, but educates and empowers, positioning her as one of the most respected multi-hyphenate talents in the entertainment industry today. Her ability to articulate complex emotional landscapes has made her a trusted voice in discussions on the impact of crimes and trauma, in people's lives.

On the television front Moore has a plethora of projects on the docket for 2024. Her Lifetime documentary series "The Life and Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson" is slated to release on June 1, 2024 and took nearly a decade to make. Produced in close collaboration with Brown Simpson's family, the series marks the 30th anniversary of her untimely and shocking death. Scheduled for a two-night premiere, the series features exclusive footage and interviews with more than 50 participants and unprecedented family access. "The Life and Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson" is also a project in Lifetime's Stop Violence Against Women initiative.

Also for Lifetime, Moore was the Creator and Executive Producer of "The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard," where she dove into the complex aftermath of one of the most infamous murder cases in recent memory. Debuting to critical acclaim, the six-part series quickly shot to Lifetime's #1 most downloaded and socially-engaged property, across all A&E networks. Its digital success drew widespread attention which illustrated the profound effects of abuse and manipulation. With the follow-up series "Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup" to premiere June 3, 2024 on Lifetime, Moore continues to shed light on Gypsy Rose Blanchard's post-prison journey, offering viewers unprecedented access to her story of healing and resilience.

While working in non-scripted projects keeps Moore busy, she is currently making her mark in scripted television as well, serving as Executive Producer on the upcoming series "Happy Face" for Paramount+. Starring Dennis Quaid and Annaleigh Ashford, "Happy Face" is based on Moore's real life, as the daughter of the infamous "Happy Face" killer who murdered at least eight women in the early 1990s.

Over the years Moore has developed a dedicated fan base as viewers and listeners have gravitated towards her own personal story, and watched her deconstruct true crime cases. She hosted the critically acclaimed "Monster in My Family" on Lifetime, hosted and produced the groundbreaking iHeartMediaAward nominated podcast "Happy Face" which amassed over 20 million downloads, was a regular correspondent on "The Dr. Oz Show" and "Crime Watch Daily," and has made appearances on "Good Morning America," "The Oprah Winfrey Show," "Dr. Phil," "20/20" and "CNN Newsroom," to name a few.

As an author, Moore penned the bestselling Shattered Silence: The Untold Story of a Serial Killer's Daughter, an intimate exploration of her journey of discovery and healing. She followed this with the novels Whole: A Guide to Self-Repair and Released: Conversations on the Eve of Freedom. Moore's upcoming books, My Time to Stand, co-written with Gypsy Rose Blanchard, and Killer in the Family, published by Random House, are set to release later this year. Through her powerful works, Moore continues to offer valuable insights and tools that empower trauma survivors.

A respected voice in investigative journalism, Moore has played a crucial role in solving complex real life cases, such as the genetic mystery for Becky Babcock in the "Happy Face Presents Two Face" podcast and exposing a corrupt police force in Jennings, Louisiana. On the social media front Moore continues to connect with a global audience, spreading a message of hope and resilience. On TikTok (@lifeaftercrime) she has amassed 3.1 million likes on her videos with over a quarter million followers, and has a committed following on Instagram as well.
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