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THE CONVERSATION: Why are we so obsessed with true crime? It’s not just morbid curiosity

From Netflix documentaries to podcasts, true crime turns fear into relief, teaches audiences about risk and survival, and connects strangers through collective interpretation.

Published Oct 19, 2026 · 12:15 PMOriginal source: Daily Maverick16 reads
THE CONVERSATION: Why are we so obsessed with true crime? It’s not just morbid curiosity
From Netflix documentaries to podcasts, true crime turns fear into relief, teaches audiences about risk and survival, and connects strangers through collective interpretation.
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