1 min readBy Michael Arntfield
THE CONVERSATION: Why are we so obsessed with true crime? It’s not just morbid curiosity
By Michael ArntfieldSouth Africa
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From Netflix documentaries to podcasts, true crime turns fear into relief, teaches audiences about risk and survival, and connects strangers through collective interpretation.
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- Length
- 23 words · 1 min read
- Published
- October 19, 2026
- Byline
- Michael Arntfield
- Source
- Daily Maverick