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How the pain and suffering of murder victims became big business 

The Market Place of Ideas.

David Robert 

True crime has gained immense popularity in recent years, with an abundance of podcasts, TV shows, documentaries, books, and online content dedicated to exploring and discussing real-life crime cases. While this genre can be entertaining and informative, it also raises significant moral concerns that need to be examined and addressed.

One of the key moral concerns with true crime is the potential exploitation of victims and their families. 

How many crimes have been splashed across your TV/smart phone screen.

The details are so vile and grotesque you wonder how the hell can some repeat these horrible details and not lose your mind.

Yet due to modern day society's media training, we just move from one horrible to horrible story.

Just like Jay-z said featuring Swizz beats "on to the next one" 

The level of interest and attention true crime podcast elicit is just as addictive as any form of drug or dopamine hit you get from alcohol or drugs. 

However while popular and highly addictive recounting and analyzing heinous crimes, can cause retraumatization for the victims and their loved ones. The constant revisiting of painful events for profit and award talk needs to be placed under the microscope. Especially when the well-being and consent of those directly impacted are usually never consulted by the crimes being discussed.

For example let's take the Netflix Special 

Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.

The mother of one of Jeffrey Dahmer’s victims spoke out recently in a very honest and sincere statement against the hit Netflix series Dahmer—Monster

after its lead actor won a Golden Globe, saying the depiction of murderers in pop culture “keeps the obsession” with killers going.

Many people claimed the Actor Evan Peters—who played Dahmer—should have never taken the role just out of common decency and respect,for the families that have had to live with this heartbreaking reality for more than 25 years.

Interestingly enough Netflix series creator Ryan Murphy Says He Reached Out to “20 of the Victims’ Family and Friends” for ‘Dahmer’ Series: and “Not a Single Person Responded to Us”

But who could blame them.

I mean how would that phone call even go?

" Hi hello,yes this is Netflix we're thinking of creating a project that involves one of the most notorious cannibals in American history and plastering one of the worst things that could happen to a human being that human being being one of your family members?....hello ...hello.

The sad part is that there is no concern to the potential for sensationalism and glorification of true crime content can sensationalize the details of crimes, focusing on the gore and shock value rather than the deeper societal issues, root causes, and systemic factors that contribute to criminal behavior. This does desensitize audiences to the real-world consequences of crime and perpetuate really harmful stereotypes or misconceptions about criminals and victims.

Now Here are ten of the most popular true crime podcasts:

"Serial"

"My Favorite Murder"

"Criminal"

"Crime Junkie"

"Sword and Scale"

"Casefile True Crime"

"Up and Vanished"

"Dirty John"

"The Vanished Podcast"

"True Crime Garage"

All of these seem to have a lot of 

Privacy and ethical concerns in the true crime genre. Some true crime content may delve into the private lives, personal details, and sensitive information of individuals involved in the crimes, including suspects, victims, and witnesses. This can raise ethical questions about invasion of privacy, consent, and the potential for harm caused by revealing sensitive information without proper authorization.

Furthermore, there is a risk of perpetuating bias and injustice in the portrayal of crime cases. True crime content may perpetuate racial, gender, and other biases in the portrayal of criminals and victims, leading to unfair or incomplete narratives. It's important to critically examine and address any biases in the true crime genre, and strive for accurate and fair representation of all individuals involved in a crime, regardless of their race, gender, or other characteristics.

Lastly, there are concerns around the potential impact of true crime content on the audience. Constant exposure to violent and graphic content can have psychological and emotional impacts on individuals, potentially desensitizing them to the real-world consequences of crime, and shaping their perception of crime and the criminal justice system in unrealistic ways. It's essential to approach true crime content with mindfulness, and ensure that it doesn't contribute to misinformation, fear-mongering, or distorted views of crime and justice.

While true crime has become increasingly popular, it also raises significant moral concerns that require careful examination. These concerns include potential exploitation of victims and their families, sensationalism and glorification of violence, issues of privacy and consent, perpetuation of bias and injustice, and the impact on the audience. It's important for content creators, consumers, and media platforms to approach the true crime genre with sensitivity, empathy, and ethical considerations, and strive for a responsible and respectful portrayal of crime cases that prioritize the well-being and dignity of all individuals involved.

Resources.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/oct/10/dahmer-victim-tony-hughes-mother-condemns-netflix-series

https://www.forbes.com/sites/carlieporterfield/2023/01/12/dahmer-victims-mother-blasts-netflix-series-after-actor-wins-golden-globe-latest-family-member-to-speak-out/