Ahead of the Curve with Coco Mocoe From Diddy to the Idaho 4: Are we wrong for consuming true crime content?
May 19, 2025
Explore the ethics behind true crime consumption, from the media frenzy surrounding high-profile cases to the struggles of victims' families. Delve into the dark curiosity that fuels public interest in tragedies and how that attention can sometimes aid justice. The discussion navigates cultural differences in handling victim identities and critiques the sensationalist approach often taken by influencers. Can true crime educate and promote reform, or does it exploit pain for entertainment? This thought-provoking conversation challenges listeners to reflect on their own consumption of true crime.
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How Serial Changed True Crime
- The Serial podcast transformed audio and reopened debate about wrongful convictions by questioning Adnan Syed's guilt.
- The case shows true crime can shift justice outcomes and public perception long after trials end.
Public Curiosity Vs. Victim Privacy
- In the U.S., victims' privacy often gets sacrificed to public curiosity and profit in media coverage.
- Mocoe links this to a deep human instinct to learn from violent events for survival and control.
Personal Response To Diddy Coverage
- Coco Mocoe describes the Diddy trial coverage and Cassie's testimony as intensely public and replayed across feeds.
- She admits to watching recaps herself, showing personal involvement in consuming such coverage.