The Nature of Grief in True Crime Coverage

The popularity of true crime podcasts and documentaries lies in people's fascination with mystery and unsolved crimes. However, the focus often overlooks the grieving process experienced by the loved ones left behind. True crime coverage tends to prioritize the mystery surrounding the crime rather than the profound grief suffered by survivors. The distinct kind of grief that follows a murder involves intensified common experiences of grief and unique feelings such as anguish, terror, and shame. The missing element in true crime coverage is the understanding of the complex and deep emotional impact on the individuals mourning the loss.