The tragedy had mystery. It was horrific. It had a female victim. Children were involved. Those factors attract true crime creators and consumers alike.

Critics have accused the latest TV investigation into Lucy Letby of feeding a 'grim fascination' with the case ...

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On Sunday’s episode of The Excerpt podcast: True crime is wildly popular—but at what cost? Journalist and author Kate Winkler Dawson joins The Excerpt to explore the ethical dilemmas behind the genre, ...

True crime is a lucrative genre, topping ratings and spawning online communities. Despite its popularity—and its ability to highlight cases that need attention—the production of true crime has a dark ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Frank Racioppi is the owner of Ear Worthy, focusing on podcasts. “Podcasts have just enabled true crime to become more mobile and ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook True crime is one of the hottest genres right now. These shows educate viewers on what really ...