Think of the last time a true crime series was released on a digital platform and how you could not get your ass up from the couch till 6 in the morning? And then you had to call in sick because your under-eye circles were darker than your humor! Yeah, if you are smiling and remembering the exact time this happened with you, my friend, you have a true crime obsession. Well, that shouldn’t be a shocker to any since digitalization and technology have practically given us all VIP tickets to horrifying true crime stories and gruesome podcasts, and they have only fueled our obsession with the genre.
Over the years, technology has only proven to become an irreplaceable part of true crime and has revolutionized the way these horror stories are told, crimes are solved, and communities are engaged. So, here’s a big cheer to all the years of our obsession with true crime and a connection with tech that has fueled in the following ways –
True Crime Podcasts
Technology has been the biggest boon to content creation and has given rise to true crime podcasts, its biggest gift to humans, and truly an effective time-killing medicine. Popular streaming platforms like Apple and Spotify have given center stage to numerous storytellers and intriguing podcast hosts who are hustling hard every day to bring us a series of cold cases, gruesome murder stories, and interview experts who unravel the most mysterious cases of all time.
True Crime Documentaries
True crime documentaries give us all (especially girls) another level of adrenaline as the thrill of chasing the murderer and giving in to our deepest, darkest fantasies cannot be described in words. Popular streaming platforms like Netflix and Hulu have already produced numerous true crime documentaries and are currently in the process of making more. Recently, Netflix also released a trailer for its latest production, “The Man WIth 1000 Kids’ where they solve the case of a mysterious sperm donor who has knowing or unknowingly fathered more than 1000 kids until now. Honestly, can you imagine the adrenaline rush while watching this series?
Social Media
Can we honestly talk about an obsession and not bring social media into the picture? Honestly, that can never be possible because, nowadays, social media fuels almost every obsession we have. A lot of social media platforms like Reddit and Quora have turned into a collaborative digital investigation landscape where amateur sleuths and self-proclaimed Sherlock Holmes discuss, analyze, and theorize about cold cases, ongoing trials, and a lot more. Trust us, sometimes it almost looks like kids instead of grown-up adults are making the comments. However, social media is also beneficial in helping a lot of true crime stories reach a global audience (especially those that need to be solved as soon as possible).
Blogs and Interactive Websites
Technology has also given rise to blogs and interactive websites that have evidently played a huge role in true crime narratives. Currently, there are a lot of true crime websites like Websleuths and The Doe Network where amateur detectives, practicing criminal psychologists, and many more dig into unsolved cases. These platforms are mostly backed up by crowdfunding, where the members collect crucial leads and collectively dissect them for hints that may be overlooked by the authorities.
Wrapping Up
From enhancing storytelling to immersive true crime documentaries, technology has profoundly impacted how true crime enthusiasts understand, investigate, and solve a criminal case. As technology continues to advance, the true crime genre will undoubtedly push the boundaries further, engage a wider audience, and aid in the quest for justice.
