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 side, often adding to the trauma experienced by victims’ loved ones.
Research examines the good, bad and ugly of true crime media
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