Enthusiasts, Ep. 37: True Crime

Enthusiasts, Ep. 37: True Crime

Author: Hope Jacobson September 25, 2021 Duration: 31:42
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There are infinite reasons why people can be drawn to the true crime genre. The horror element excites and intrigues some people. The feeling of becoming a detective galvanizes online communities, sometimes to the detriment and other times to the betterment of investigations. The stories of victims can hit close to home in ways that allow people to process their own traumas. The list of reasons goes on and on, but one thing all fans of the genre should have in common is a desire to be introspective. In what ways has the digital landscape made it easier or harder to achieve true justice and solve cold cases? When does a passion for getting to the truth cross over into an unhealthy obsession with a case? In what ways has social media warped the discourse around crime? Most importantly, what about true crime and its media coverage needs to change? In today’s episode, Hope interrogates her own fascination with true crime and how the roots of this fascination can be redirected in better ways.


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