What are your thoughts on true crime as a genre?

I have a few opinions about it that I’m happy to share but more curious about what you all think

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It can be interesting .. but it can be too much darkness after a bit and I have to switch to a stand up comedy special or something lighter. Some people have a fascination with the violent crime /murder/rape subjects which I find a bit odd / creepy.