The genre of true crime is not unique to the modern day. Interest in the brutal and gruesome has been evident for centuries, from public hangings to the O.J. Simpson verdict.
Due to the lack of substantial evidence, it's unlikely a true conclusion will ever be found in infamous cases like Jack the Ripper, despite endless speculation.
We have seen an inexplicable rise in social media influencers discussing true crime. The repackaging of pain into entertainment desensitizes society to violence.
The audience for true crime content is predominantly women, who are often the victims in these stories, suggesting a complex relationship with trauma and storytelling.
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