True crime has grown into a huge community and genre of fans over the years, and yet it still faces criticism and judgment from those on the outside who question how it can even be enjoyable. So the question persists: why do we like true crime?
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This Day in True Crime History: Peter Kurten
On this day in 1931, Peter Kurten was convicted for 9 murders and received 9 death sentences.
Stolen Watch Could Be The Key In 25 Year Murder Case
A silver watch stolen from the dead body of Sophie Toscan du Plantier as a trophy could be the missing piece in solving the long-debated murder case.
New Podcast Episode: Psychic Criminal Profiler Robbie Thomas
Robbie Thomas is a Psychic Criminal Profiler who hails from Ontario, Canada, but his work sends him all over North America and sometimes abroad. Robbie works alongside law enforcement to help bring some clarity to unsolved missing person cases and murder investigations. As an indigenous seer descendent from a long line of Spirit Walkers, he has also written several books about his work and his process, and he works as a teacher and mentor to folks who believe they share Robbie's gift.
12 Crime Fiction Books to Read by Black Authors
For all of you true crime fans who are looking for some awesome crime fiction to read this summer, here are some incredible options from detective stories, to thrillers, to easy-going ice cream shop mysteries. Check out these books by black women writers!