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Incredible access to the main suspect is a huge reason we watch true-crime murder mysteries

Thu, 01 Jul, 2021 - 08:42

Pat Fitzpatrick

Is it OK to enjoy a true-crime murder mystery?

We loved Making a Murderer and The Staircase in our house, even though they were about women who were brutally murdered. The people who make these shows tell us that they’re about justice and honouring the victims and we play along, even though we know that it’s bullshit and the real reason we watch these things is that they usually give us incredible access to the main suspect.