James Polchin: Shadow Men
Wicked Words - A True Crime Talk Show with Kate Winkler Dawson
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The Complexity of Victims in True Crime
This chapter explores the nuanced portrayal of victims in true crime narratives, emphasizing that no individual embodies the 'perfect victim' ideal. It recounts the dramatic case of Walter Ward and the circumstances surrounding his confession to shooting Clarence Peters, highlighting themes of socioeconomic factors, empathy, and the human quest for a better life.
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