The Ethics Of True Crime (article)
True crime is a genre that has existed long before digital computers, adapting to the changing times and literary trends. In the digital age of today where almost everything is one click away, immersing ourselves in different forms of media has never been easier. Sharing our thoughts and opinions is as easy as breathing if you have access to a phone and good wifi. The pandemic brought about unprecedented ways of how people consume and engage in media, what with being stuck at home for months. But even long before the pandemic hit, the true crime genre was in demand. Indeed, the true crime genre continues to soar with regular content being pumped out through streaming networks, podcasts, books, etc. Delving into the moral and ethical side of the genre is therefore more than important than ever. After all, by identifying a story as potential true crime content, the author or creator bears duties to the audience by writing about the facts, truth, and nothing but. This is something I ...