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True crime entertainment should be more ethical

by Kelly Chia, Staff Writer Content Warning: mentions of death, violence, and disappearances When a true crime case becomes infamous on social media, there is a tendency for it to be turned into entertainment through popular media. As of 2020, true crime is the “third-most popular genre” in podcasts, as well as the largest and fastest growing documentary subgenre. These podcasts and documentaries often have gruesome depictions or descriptions of murder. The true crime genre, especially where death and disappearances are involved, needs to take a considerable step towards empathy.  Think about how many Ted Bundy films have been released.…

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