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Why are we so attracted to stories about real crimes?
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— a genre in which real-life crimes become the subject of books, movies, and podcasts.
True crime
In difference from fiction literature, there are no fictional plots: only real people, real stories about crime solving, motives and consequences.
In true crime, documentary materials are always used, such as interviews with participants in the events, court records, and evidence.
The genre has evolved while maintaining its primary goal of telling the truth about crime. As we immerse ourselves in the stories, we feel a sense of belonging, as if we were unraveling a detective’s tangle together.
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But the real popularity of the true crime has found in our time. Radio, television and the Internet have given the genre a new life. Viewers have the opportunity to follow high-profile court proceedings virtually live on the Internet.
And with the development of major streaming platforms, podcasts and real-life crime documentaries have created a boom among millions of viewers and listeners.
Noisy stories have always attracted people. The first true-crime stories appeared as early as the 16th century. At that time, pamphlets (simply put, pamphlets with criminal reports) about criminals sentenced to execution became popular in Great Britain.
History of genre: from newspaper headlines to podcasts
Why are we so drawn to crime stories?
Another is the desire to feel safe. By studying crime, we learn to recognize danger and to protect ourselves and our loved ones.
One explanation is natural curiosity. We want to understand what motivates people to commit crimes. This can help prevent future offenses.
Distraction and calm: we are interested in watching events unfold in order to form a complete picture of what is happening, to test our hypotheses, and to find out how the investigators solved the mystery. It helps us a lot to take our minds off our everyday problems.
To experience emotions and adrenaline: by listening to crime stories, we can control the situation, knowing that we are safe and nothing will happen to us.
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In addition, crime stories can be beneficial to society.
Books: the classics of true crime. Can be written both by professional journalists and by investigators who have been involved in solving a case. The books allow you to dive into a detailed analysis of crimes from different perspectives. One popular book is Truman Capote’s "In Cold Blood: A True Account of a Multiple Murder and Its Consequences".
Documentary films, TV series: allow viewers to see real crime scenes, hear eyewitness testimony, and get a sense of the work of investigators. Films often feature interviews with participants and reconstructions of events. There are many movies and TV series, one of which is "Don't F**k with Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer".
Podcasts: an easier and more accessible way to learn about crime without taking time out of your daily routine. The audio format allows you to delve deeper into the stories, get expert opinions, and explore the details. For example, you can listen to "Serial".
The interest in the true crime will not wane, but will continue to grow with each passing year. As we immerse ourselves in these fascinating stories, we not only learn more about the world around us, but also better understand ourselves.
In addition, the true crime is an important tool for raising public awareness of crime and its consequences.
True crime is not just about crime stories. It allows us to look into the darkest corners of the human soul and to realize that even in the darkest situations there is always room for justice.
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