Elementary, Watson! Why one-third of Britons believe they could solve a murder
Briefly

A new study shows that a third of Britons are convinced they could solve a murder case, reflecting the public's fascination with true crime content.
Almost 18% of people believe they could find a missing person, and 17% think they can solve a fraud case, highlighting overconfidence in crime-solving.
The pervasive nature of true crime shows has led many to feel they can solve crimes by absorbing techniques from edited retellings of actual investigations.
Despite the edited narratives of true crime shows, audiences mistakenly believe that extensive viewing equips them with the skills needed to solve real-life crimes.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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