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

Michael Arntfield · Daily Maverick

Published 20 Oct 2026, 3:30 am·18 min ago·1 min read

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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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