Tag: true crime

ENTERTAINMENT

South Africans set the record straight after podcast flubs Oscar Pistorius trial

Podcast misfires spark outrage as South Africans correct Oscar Pistorius trial facts A casual US podcast discussion about South African athlete Oscar Pistorius recently ignited a social media storm—though not for reasons the hosts expected. Natalie Shine and Savannah DesOrmeaux waded into the controversial athlete’s life, from his groundbreaking para-athlete career to the infamous murder […]

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Monster: The Ed Gein Story, Netflix Delivers a Chilling Exploration of Madness and Morbidity

Netflix’s Monster Series Turns True Crime Into Dark Art Ryan Murphy has once again found a formula that captivates audiences. After tackling Jeffrey Dahmer in Monster: Dahmer and the Menéndez brothers in season two, Netflix’s latest offering, Monster: The Ed Gein Story, pushes the envelope even further. It’s a chilling, unnerving look at one of […]

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The Truth About Jussie Smollett: Netflix’s New Documentary Reopens a Divisive Hollywood Scandal

When Jussie Smollett first claimed he had been the victim of a racist, homophobic attack in downtown Chicago back in January 2019, the world reacted with horror. The Empire actor, then one of TV’s brightest stars, said two masked men assaulted him, hurled slurs, tied a noose around his neck, and poured chemicals on him. […]

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Why we love true crime media

True crime media has gained significant popularity in recent years, from podcasts to TV shows and documentaries. Many people find themselves fascinated by real-life cases of murder, mayhem, and mystery. But what draws us to these dark and often gruesome stories? For some, true crime media satisfies a deep human curiosity about the darker side […]

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