Why Do Women Love True Crime?

Have you ever wondered why so many women are drawn to true crime? A 2018 study showed that 73% of true crime podcast listeners were women. Is it just a fun past time, or is there something deeper going on? Check out this episode to find out. 

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Sources for this episode:

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• Milan, A. (2021). The racial bias of true crime: Why is murder marketed to white women? Metro.co.uk. Retrieved from: https://metro.co.uk/2021/01/01/the-racial-bias-of-true-crime-why-is-murder-marketed-to-white-women-13615372/ 
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