Diana Rickard

Dr. Diana Rickard, author of 'The New True Crime: How the Rise of Serialized Storytelling Is Transforming Innocence,' discusses the impact of long-form true crime docuseries on the criminal justice system. She explores the inequalities of the system and questions the finality of verdicts. The rise of these shows has sparked conversations about inequality, power, and social class. Dr. Rickard highlights the blurred lines between fact and fiction in these series and analyzes the ways they convey ideological messages about punishment. The podcast also introduces her next research project on analyzing media images and discourse surrounding crimes of the elite.