A six-decade-old cold case has finally been solved. Fair Lawn Police released a statement on Tuesday confirming that notorious “Torso Killer” Richard Cottingham confessed to murdering Alys Eberhardt in September of 1965. The body of the 18-year-old nursing student was found in her home by her father. She had been repeatedly stabbed and bludgeoned. Early […]
Tag: True Crime
True Crime TV: Storytelling or Exploitation?
True crime isn’t just making headlines anymore – it’s everywhere. From TV shows to podcasts, millions are listening in to hear recounts and theories of the malice beyond these heinous crimes. Everyone seems obsessed. This fascination, however, raises an important question. Are these programs pure journalism, or are they crossing the line into exploitation? True […]
The Impact of True Crime on Fictional TV Horror: Blurring the Lines of Fear
The television landscape is awash in true crime. From meticulously researched documentaries to gripping docuseries, the genre has captivated audiences, offering a voyeuristic peek into the darkest corners of human nature. But this insatiable appetite for real-life terror isn’t confined to factual programming; it’s subtly, yet profoundly, reshaping the very fabric of fictional TV horror. […]
Gene Hackman Found Dead With Wife and Dog
Detectives are now investigating the death of Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, who was found dead in his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Thursday, February 26. The actor was 95. However, the death of his 63-year-old wife, Betsy Arakawa, whose body was found in a separate room, has police suspecting foul play. One of […]
