obsession with true crime.

True crime is everywhere. Podcasts, documentaries, television series, books, and YouTube channels dedicated to the darkest corners of human behavior have exploded in popularity. Millions of us tune in eagerly, captivated by stories of murder mysteries, serial killers, unsolved disappearances, and criminal investigations. But have you ever stopped to wonder why?

Why are we so drawn to these narratives, often gruesome, unsettling, and deeply troubling? Why do stories of real-life horror grip our attention so powerfully? The answer lies in psychology, evolution, and the profound ways our brains respond to stories that confront mortality, morality, and justice.