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The psychology behind the True Crime obsession.

Netflix’s series showcasing the life and crimes of mass murderer Jeffrey Dahmer is the latest production to add fuel to fire of the True Crime obsession. But why do we enjoy watching such grisly tales and is our enjoyment in these real-life horror...

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08.10 27 Sep 2022


The psychology behind the True Crime obsession.


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08.10 27 Sep 2022


Netflix’s series showcasing the life and crimes of mass murderer Jeffrey Dahmer is the latest production to add fuel to fire of the True Crime obsession.

But why do we enjoy watching such grisly tales and is our enjoyment in these real-life horror stories problematic?

To discuss further Ciara spoke to Prof Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin and author of In Search of Madness.


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