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

Outlet: Daily Maverick · Michael Arntfield · Published 19/10/2026 14:37 UTC

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Source: https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-10-19-why-are-we-so-obsessed-with-true-crime-its-not-just-morbid-curiosity/
Published: 19/10/2026 14:37 UTC
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