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True Crime Effect

The phenomenon where mediated evidence in true crime stories can feel more compelling to audiences and jurors.

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Feb 8, 2026

How have media outlets treated anatomical claims about high-profile criminals, and what standards exist for verifying such claims?

Mainstream and true‑crime media frequently amplify anatomical or physiological claims about high‑profile suspects—ranging from bite marks to alleged surgical alterations—because such details drive aud...

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