Murder Porn

[RichterScale]

My wife likes the murder investigation shows. Says she likes the forensics/investigative side of it and seeing how they solve the cases.
Not the kind of thing I would seek out and watch, but I'll watch with her if she puts it on. Unless it's an episode about little kids getting murdered. Not sure how anyone can stomach that, even if they like those shows.

 

[Jeff K]

I'm a retired criminal investigator, so I find some of this genre fascinating and watch a fair amount of these. I especially like Forensic Files because it's basically fact-based and not sensationalized. But I'm sure there are some criminals out there who watch hoping to "perfect their game", so to speak.

 

[BadSanta1281]

We watch 48 Hours every now and then. It's always the husband that did it.

 

[hbarcat]

We watch 48 Hours every now and then. It's always the husband that did it.

Don't women make up the vast majority of the audience for murder porn shows?

 

[dwm74]

I have no fear at all of being warped by it. I'm in control of my own mind. I know why I'm watching, and it's not because of some prurient interest or sick fetish. I also know when to change the channel, or turn the TV off.

^ Totally in agreement with the above statement. Haven't watched any lately but when I did, I'd watch them for a few weeks or months then need a break from them as sometimes they get too heavy and depressing. But I almost always learn something regarding forensic analysis and techniques. I find it interesting how a single hair or fiber or DNA can lock up a bad guy or girl, or a simple bank card transaction gives away somebody who's on the run. Or how the relentlessness of a detective seeking justice drives him to that significant piece of evidence that breaks the case. I have more of an analytical interest than anything that would even remotely be considered a fetish or demented dark side.

 

[friskinator]

After watching a lot of this genre, I've learned that the only way to possibly get away with a murder is to kill someone you have zero connection to. Otherwise, you'll likely get caught.

 

[RichterScale]

Or, be rich/connected.

 

[friskinator]

Or, be rich/connected.

Right. You’ll get caught but not convicted.

 

[ElectroVibe]

A red flag is when a person has strong opinions about rules, and they expect everyone to always follow them.

 

[ElectroVibe]

 

[Ostie]

I got my degree in anthropology, which included coursework in physical anthropology and forensics. I saw a lot of stuff that was pretty gruesome, but it was photos, not the real thing with an odor. After I graduated I continued to read true crime and bios by medical examiners and forensic anthropologists. Strangely, I found the fictional murder mysteries to be much more upsetting than the real thing, to the point where I had to lay off the John Sandford novels for a few years. But to answer Joe’s question, no, I’m not a fan of the TV crime dramas. I do watch Blue Bloods and Chicago PD occasionally, but that’s about the extent of it.

 

[P. Aaron]

We watch THAT CHAPTER, narrations of murder crimes by Mike, who is based in Ireland, I think. Good narration, and interesting cases. It leads to the YouTube feed thrusting 48 Hours and all sorts of other stuff on us. I do like The First 48 because it's mostly just the detectives and the best they can to get solid leads and get a solid suspect.

Sadly, these are mostly years old episodes and eventually, we hit reruns and I end up watching #FAILARMY 'cause it's mostly funny along with Idiots in Cars vids and I enjoy watching Daily Dose of Internet 'cause it's interesting.

I'm not into new episodic TV of all sorts because I have zero patience for commercials (when I can skip many on YouTube).

 

[Jazzdogg]

Forensic Files, Snapped, Killer Kids, 48 Hours, etc....

I'm curious what people's thoughts are on this. I have mine, but I want to save them for now .

Do you watch any of these shows?

Why or why not?

Sorry, we seldom watch TV of any kind.

 

[Tom Bomb]

How did I miss this thread, misnamed 'murder porn'? That may be it, I suppose. There are certain insights in true crime infotainment, but there's a better, more reliable, way to get those insights. Not entertainment — more efficient, less sensational, more detailed.

Leaving it to your imaginations, to complete the picture. Have fun with it. Change the channel
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[WI Short Scaler]

My wife likes the murder investigation shows. Says she likes the forensics/investigative side of it and seeing how they solve the cases.
Not the kind of thing I would seek out and watch, but I'll watch with her if she puts it on. Unless it's an episode about little kids getting murdered. Not sure how anyone can stomach that, even if they like those shows.

About the same for us. My wife likes them and I have no real issue with them. It's far better than baking shows (don't need the calories), home improvement shows (too expensive to follow their advice) or reality shows.

But never watch if it's about kids murdered, attacked, or abducted.

48 Hours and Dateline are her favorites.

 

[BadJazz]

Didn't know this thread existed until a few minutes after I posted this:

Bassist I knew killed while hiking. Cover up?

Would like to hear your thoughts. The vets are the key to the mystery, IMO.

 

[gln1955]

I've had more than enough of fictional shows like CSI, or the real stories on 48 hours or dateline, but there was a Netflix series, Mindhunter, that I really liked. It's a dramatized story of the development by the FBI of serial killer profiling. The story includes interviews with many actual serial killers (actors, not the real people) and it's fascinating to see how their twisted minds work.

 

[ElectroVibe]

Psychic arrested after helping police

 

[macaroni tony]

For some reason, I used to really like the first 48. The mentalist, and the law and order series with the guy from full metal jacket. Don't know if those count

 

[5StringBlues]

not my thang