Bloody, disturbing and fascinatingly personal, ‘true crime’ is a cultural phenomenon that has changed the way the public perceives and interacts with the perpetrators of violent crime. As a genre with hundreds of millions of fans across international boundaries, this new media deserves attention as a form of criminal law prepared specifically for popular consumption. In this special feature, we explore the explosive popularity of true crime content, its enduring grip on modern culture and why these traits have become a cause for concern among some legal professionals. Written By Oliver Sullivan T H E TRIUMPH O F MEDIA TRUE CRIME
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