Ethical issues in true crime documentaries

This case study explores the ethical implications of the true crime industry, emphasizing how documentaries prioritize sensationalism over truth, distort facts, and retraumatize victims' families. Examples like 'Making a Murderer' highlight the harmful effects of narrative-driven content, while families like Shanann Watts’ express dissatisfaction with exploitative portrayals. The study underscores the media's influence on public opinion and its potential to inspire copycat behavior, calling...