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Expert insight: Why are we so obsessed with true crime? It’s not just morbid curiosity

A source-linked Western story about ideas & society. Published in Alumni Digest as verified reporting from Western University.

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Alumni Digest editorial deskAugust 22, 20262 min read

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Campus	Western UniversityLondon, Ontario
Focus	Research & public discoveryIdeas
Outcome	Verified reportingSeptember 2026 issue

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