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Why are we so obsessed with true crime? Here’s what the experts say

13 November, 2021

For many, there is no better way to unwind on a long winter evening than indulging in a true crime docuseries on Netflix. The genre has long-dominated major streaming platforms – with hit series such as Tiger King and Making a Murderer – and has seeped into podcasts, YouTube videos, and even TikTok.

But where did society’s obsession with the macabre come from? Here is all you need to know about our morbid fascination with the stuff that nightmares are made of.

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