Julia Davis, editor of Crime Monthly magazine, agrees. “Women are fascinated by true crime because it’s a facing your fears thing. “It’s knowledge is power. Your worst possible fear ...

True-crime fandom may be booming ... from the cheaply printed broadsheets of the 18 th century to the serialized magazines of ...

Please verify your email address. The majority of true-crime viewers are women, especially with female victims like in Unbelievable. These viral true-crime series touch on actual historical events ...

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