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588. True Crime as Social Change with Sarah Weinman
Nov 10, 2023
True crime expert and author Sarah Weinman discusses the genre's societal impact, ethical concerns, and mental health effects. They explore the evolution of true crime writing, online communities' positive impact, and the allure of true crime fascination. The conversation also delves into gripping crime fiction books and highlights a nonfiction case involving investigative genetic genealogy.
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- True crime can serve as a catalyst for social change by prompting discussions on justice, misogyny, and systemic inequalities.
- Unsolved cases hold a mythic allure until resolved, revealing the ordinary nature of culprits and dispelling larger-than-life images.
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The Misrepresentation of Serial Killers in Popular Culture
Pop culture often glamorizes serial killers, turning them into larger-than-life figures while reducing their victims to disposable characters. This trend began to escalate in the 1980s, particularly with the coverage of notorious killers like Ted Bundy and Jeffrey Dahmer.
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