Why do people watch true crime?

Why do people enjoy watching documentaries about serial killers?

Isn’t that kind weird?

Why do people enjoy it? It’s creepy.

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thinkingoutloud · F

People love watching gruesome things because at the root of it they are finding clues to self preservation. Subconscious level.
Consciously they can dress it up with whatever narrative suits best to them.