Impolite Society: Tackling the Taboo, One Rude Question at a Time

(-6) Our True Crime Obsession - Harmless Curiosity or Something Darker?

June 24, 2020 Rachel and Laura
Impolite Society: Tackling the Taboo, One Rude Question at a Time
(-6) Our True Crime Obsession - Harmless Curiosity or Something Darker?
Show Notes

What do we owe the victims of the true crime stories we consume? Sure, we've binged the series, studied the cases and even put killers on trading cards. But where does our obsession with true crime come from and what does it say about us. Find out in this weeks's episode.

Sources:
Why Do We Find True Crime Fascinating? 'Savage Appetites' Looks For An Answer, NPR

Is our growing obsession with true crime a problem? BBC

Why Do Women Love True Crime? New York Times

Why Are We Fascinated by True Crime? A Psychologist Answers, Shrink Tank