Why True Crime Grips Us

Mystery & Crime • Research & Forensics • Writing Craft
2015
Featuring Carla Norton, Claire Ruth, Kathleen Ryan, Lynn Chandler Willis, Michael Wiley

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In this panel moderated by Kathleen Ryan, authors explore the enduring fascination with true crime and why real cases captivate readers so deeply. They discuss the key differences between writing true crime and fictional crime, from research and ethics to narrative structure, and how each approach shapes the way stories of justice, violence, and truth are told.

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