John J. Lennon

John J. Lennon, a contributing editor at Esquire and author serving time at Sing Sing, dives into the dark allure of true crime. He reflects on his own experience appearing in a documentary and critiques the genre's good vs. evil narrative, arguing it fuels societal fears. Lennon discusses how immersive literary approaches differ from sensational TV, even as he shares the transformative narratives of inmates. With a focus on remorse and accountability, he challenges media portrayals and explores the emotional toll of crime on both victims and perpetrators.