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True crime shows always portray victims glowingly, viewers note
Original: When family members on 48 Hours and Dateline talk about a victim, they always just have glowing things to say. You never
A widely shared observation points out that on true crime programmes like 48 Hours and Dateline, victims' relatives invariably offer glowing tributes, never expressing ambivalence or relief about the person's death. Commenters are debating whether this reflects editorial choices in how victims are memorialised, grief norms on camera, or selective editing that screens out complicated family relationships.
Why now: The observation sparks debate about editorial bias and selective portrayal of victims in true crime media.
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- When family members on 48 Hours and Dateline talk about a victim, they always just have glowing things to say. You never see somebody be like "he's an asshole, I don't care he's gone" # truecrime # crime # documentary · famousblueben@mas.to · 1
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