True crime, where there's nothing hotter than a cold case
Summary
True crime stories continue to be very popular in the U.S., with many shows, podcasts, movies, and TV programs available for fans. The interest in true crime began in the 1960s with books like Truman Capote’s "In Cold Blood" and remains strong, especially in cases like Lizzie Borden’s, which are still unsolved.Key Facts
- True crime is a popular genre that covers real murder cases and mysteries.
- Interest in true crime started growing in the 1960s with books like "In Cold Blood."
- Lizzie Borden was accused of murdering her stepmother and father in 1892, but no one was ever convicted.
- Cold cases like Lizzie Borden’s still attract public attention.
- The podcast "My Favorite Murder" has over two billion downloads and a large fan base called "murderinos."
- Hosts Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark say their podcast focuses on facts and victims, not just entertainment.
- CrimeCon is an event for true crime fans and happens in Las Vegas, a city known for crime stories.
- True crime fascinates people because it deals with strong human emotions like fear, violence, and mortality.
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