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This week's episode explores the possibilities and the pitfalls of true crime coverage in the 21st cent

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The case of Nicola Bulley, who went missing in a rural English village in January 2023, highlighted the concerns that many people have over true crime coverage, unregulated on the internet. 

But true crime amateurs and ‘armchair detectives’ have been known to solve crimes and create awareness; often using unique methods.

For this episode, Robyn Montague is joined by Dr Megan Hoffman and Dr Simon Hobbs from the School of Art, Design & Performance at the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú to explore the possibilities and the pitfalls of true crime coverage in the 21st century

USEFUL LINKS

Dr Simon Hobbs: /about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/simon-hobbs

Nicola Bulley death: man arrested over alleged malicious communications:

Gabby Petito:

The Survivors Guide to True Crime:

Sarah Turney:
ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú research: /research/

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