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

Daily Maverick · 19 October 2026 at 18:30

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

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