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Selects: The Kitty Genovese Story

Stuff You Should Know

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Revisiting the Kitty Genovese Case

This chapter examines the notorious Kitty Genovese case, shedding light on the inaccuracies in the portrayal of witnesses that contributed to the myth of public apathy. It explores the implications of these misrepresentations on emergency response and our understanding of crowd behavior.

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